Gravesend, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
23
Trend
Up 15% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
43

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Gravesend share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Gravesend

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Possible Gunfire Heard @ 2208 E 4th St (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovr7EwqpSZtVsVJwerw] Jun 24, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 2304 W 8th St (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvIqLnfvouOfspcfqv0] Jun 17, 2026
  3. Robbery — Report of Wallet Snatched at Knifepoint @ 257 Avenue U (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ov8J-3nXQ-VwTZrr4zR] Jun 15, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 284 Avenue W (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ov89bG52v1le9GMOTKK] Jun 15, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 282 Avenue W (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ov3UH280yDzgwoe5_m3] Jun 14, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 56 Stryker St (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ov1InGnChIArlQEDuLQ] Jun 13, 2026
  7. Robbery — Report of Stolen Bag @ 105 Avenue X (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ouj8KrMfbo3aiH9Q7kP] Jun 10, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7079 Lot 3 [HPD:18985844] Jun 6, 2026
  9. 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 = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7079 Lot 3 [HPD:18985843] Jun 6, 2026
  10. 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 11, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7079 Lot 3 [HPD:18985840] Jun 6, 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 23 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (37 incidents).

How does Gravesend compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Gravesend logged 23 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 (14), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (2).

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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