Homecrest, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse residential neighborhood in southern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
97
Trend
Down 14% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
210

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Homecrest share
0.8%

Recent Incidents in Homecrest

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot in Back @ Avenue U & E 16th St (Homecrest, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovw5bGmtoEv_KT0_gHo] Jun 25, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Possible Gunfire Heard @ 2208 E 4th St (Gravesend, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovr7EwqpSZtVsVJwerw] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN CERAMIC REGLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 6782 Lot 43 [HPD:19033892] Jun 23, 2026
  4. 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 , NORTH WALL AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 6782 Lot 43 [HPD:19033880] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENANEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 7089 Lot 1 [HPD:19032966] Jun 22, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 1ST STACK FROM EAST AT SOUTH BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 7089 Lot 1 [HPD:19032965] Jun 22, 2026
  7. 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 TO BUILDING ENTRANCE AT WEST , 1st STORY @ Block 7316 Lot 63 [HPD:19023024] Jun 22, 2026
  8. 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 AT WEST IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT FIRSTF, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7316 Lot 63 [HPD:19023019] Jun 22, 2026
  9. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Waving Weapon @ 1015 Avenue W (Homecrest, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvLMUU1a_NzPfBw7Zn_] Jun 17, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION ''A'' @ Block 6637 Lot 19 [HPD:19012557] Jun 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homecrest, Brooklyn safe?

Homecrest currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 97 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Homecrest?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (205 incidents).

How does Homecrest compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Homecrest logged 97 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Homecrest?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (92), Violent Crime (4), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Homecrest 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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