Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Isolated beach community in southern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
0
Trend
Down 100% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
11

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Gerritsen Beach share
0.0%

Recent Incidents in Gerritsen Beach

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 2801 KNAPP STREET [311:70638616] Oct 4, 2026
  2. Robbery — GRAND LARCENY: LARCENY,GRAND OF BOAT (MARINA/PIER) [NYPD:331644689] Sep 21, 2026
  3. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 2801 KNAPP STREET [311:70473651] Sep 20, 2026
  4. Robbery — GRAND LARCENY: LARCENY,GRAND BY FALSE PROMISE-IN PERSON CONTACT (RESIDENCE-HOUSE) [NYPD:331430281] Sep 15, 2026
  5. Robbery — BURGLARY: BURGLARY,RESIDENCE,NIGHT (RESIDENCE - APT. HOUSE) [NYPD:331097104] Sep 11, 2026
  6. Robbery — GRAND LARCENY: LARCENY,GRAND FROM VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLE (STREET) [NYPD:331158567] Sep 11, 2026
  7. Robbery — ROBBERY: ROBBERY,NECKCHAIN/JEWELRY (STREET) [NYPD:330992539] Sep 9, 2026
  8. Violent Crime — FELONY ASSAULT: ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED (RESIDENCE-HOUSE) [NYPD:330901110] Sep 7, 2026
  9. Robbery — GRAND LARCENY: LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED (MAILBOX OUTSIDE) [NYPD:331471427] Sep 1, 2026
  10. Robbery — BURGLARY: BURGLARY,TRUCK NIGHT (STREET) [NYPD:330362199] Aug 27, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn safe?

Gerritsen Beach currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 0 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Gerritsen Beach?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (11). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (11 incidents).

How does Gerritsen Beach compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Gerritsen Beach logged 0 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Gerritsen Beach?

Not enough recent data to break down by type.

Is Gerritsen Beach getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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