Kensington, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse residential neighborhood bordering Prospect Park's south side with Bangladeshi, Mexican, and Hasidic communities.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
241
Trend
Down 17% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
782

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
13790
Citywide (30d)
36035
Kensington share
1.7%

Recent Incidents in Kensington

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5074 Lot 40 [HPD:19238284] Sep 23, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5074 Lot 40 [HPD:19238283] Sep 23, 2026
  3. 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 NORTH LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5074 Lot 40 [HPD:19238282] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5074 Lot 40 [HPD:19238281] Sep 23, 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 NORTH AT BASEMENT AT FIRE STAIRS @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239087] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239086] Sep 23, 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 WEST, SOUTH WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239085] Sep 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239084] Sep 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT WEST CLOSET IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239083] Sep 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5336 Lot 82 [HPD:19239082] Sep 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington, Brooklyn safe?

Kensington currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 241 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Kensington?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (769 incidents).

How does Kensington compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Kensington logged 241 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Kensington?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (241).

Is Kensington 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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