Kensington, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated August 12, 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

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 261
• Violent Crime: 10
• Robbery: 3
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 2 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 5 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 731 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 7 incidents

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Recent Incidents in Kensington

1. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 701 Avenue C (Kensington, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozj84OvBbb84TESCVFn] Aug 11, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of Six to Seven Gunshots Fired @ 400 Argyle Rd (Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OziP1IZzMjvYTBQCFdF] Aug 11, 2026
3. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 913 Coney Island Ave (Flatbush, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzUrQdFSUPGVwusRJec] Aug 8, 2026
4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION AT NORTH @ Block 5073 Lot 14 [HPD:19133601] Aug 8, 2026
5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH ASSEMBLY DEVICE AT DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE @ Block 5073 Lot 14 [HPD:19133590] Aug 8, 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 CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT SOUTH WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 5351 Lot 44 [HPD:19133614] Aug 8, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT SOUTH WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY @ Block 5351 Lot 44 [HPD:19133625] Aug 8, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5387 Lot 50 [HPD:19133665] Aug 8, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 5387 Lot 50 [HPD:19133683] Aug 8, 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 CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 5387 Lot 50 [HPD:19133689] Aug 8, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Park Slope A
• Flatbush D
• Borough Park B
• Windsor Terrace A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington, Brooklyn safe?

Kensington currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 276 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 (731 incidents).

How does Kensington compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Kensington logged 276 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 (261), Violent Crime (10), Robbery (3).

Is Kensington 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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