Gravesend, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 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
33
Trend
Down 39% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
142

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Gravesend share
0.2%

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 REPAIR DOOR HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7216 Lot 38 [HPD:19241818] Sep 22, 2026
  2. 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 VESTIBULE DOOR @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19241430] Sep 21, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDING BOLT LOCK AT NORTH FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 7120 Lot 17 [HPD:19225776] Sep 17, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19225666] Sep 17, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19225665] Sep 17, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINT SEALIED WINDOW CLOSED AT WEST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19225664] Sep 17, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19225663] Sep 17, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7200 Lot 8 [HPD:19225662] Sep 17, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 7179 Lot 58 [HPD:19196431] Sep 6, 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 LATCH AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 3rd STORY @ Block 7179 Lot 42 [HPD:19196184] Sep 4, 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 33 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (131 incidents).

How does Gravesend compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Gravesend logged 33 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 (33).

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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