Gravesend, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

One of Brooklyn's oldest settled areas with diverse Eastern European and Central Asian communities along Avenue U and Kings Highway.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
53
Trend
Down 33% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
196

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Gravesend share
0.4%

Recent Incidents in Gravesend

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 7079 Lot 3 [HPD:19366077] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7128 Lot 5 [HPD:19354840] Nov 4, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7128 Lot 5 [HPD:19354836] Nov 4, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7128 Lot 5 [HPD:19354835] Nov 4, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 7194 Lot 12 [HPD:19354325] Nov 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19356633] Nov 2, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LINOLIUM FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1U, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19339981] Oct 30, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19332560] Oct 28, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19332559] Oct 28, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT CELLAR @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19332557] Oct 28, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gravesend, Brooklyn safe?

Gravesend currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 53 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Gravesend?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (194 incidents).

How does Gravesend compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Gravesend logged 53 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Gravesend?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (53).

Is Gravesend 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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