Gravesend, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 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
72
Trend
Up 243% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
117

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Gravesend share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Gravesend

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE GAS RANGE AT CELLAR @ Block 7101 Lot 132 [HPD:19133153] Aug 5, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT WATER CLOSET , BATHTUB , WASH BASIN AND RESDENTIAL SINK AT CELLAR @ Block 7101 Lot 132 [HPD:19133156] Aug 5, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY @ Block 7101 Lot 132 [HPD:19133158] Aug 5, 2026
  4. 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 MISSING DOOR AT VESTIBULE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 7121 Lot 9 [HPD:19122745] Aug 3, 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 HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6F, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19123671] Aug 3, 2026
  6. 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 DOOR AND FRAME AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5N, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19123677] Aug 3, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3V, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19123680] Aug 3, 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 2P, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19123681] Aug 3, 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 2P, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19123682] Aug 3, 2026
  10. 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 FRAME AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 7179 Lot 42 [HPD:19123003] Aug 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gravesend, Brooklyn safe?

Gravesend currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 72 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (104 incidents).

How does Gravesend compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Gravesend logged 72 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 (61), Violent Crime (7), Robbery (4).

Is Gravesend getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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