Kensington, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated November 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

Total Incidents
338
Trend
Down 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
967

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Kensington share
2.7%

Recent Incidents in Kensington

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F7, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5334 Lot 6 [HPD:19366346] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5338 Lot 75 [HPD:19365282] Nov 9, 2026
  3. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5338 Lot 75 [HPD:19365281] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5338 Lot 75 [HPD:19365280] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT DD4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5395 Lot 14 [HPD:19365446] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND SINK AT BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT DD4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5395 Lot 14 [HPD:19365445] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5353 Lot 61 [HPD:19360382] Nov 7, 2026
  8. 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 THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5353 Lot 61 [HPD:19360383] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5353 Lot 61 [HPD:19360381] Nov 7, 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 THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5353 Lot 61 [HPD:19360380] Nov 7, 2026

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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 338 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (965 incidents).

How does Kensington compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Kensington logged 338 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 (337), Drug Activity (1).

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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