Midwood, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Tree-lined residential neighborhood with Orthodox Jewish and Pakistani communities, Brooklyn College campus, and Avenue M shopping.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
224
Trend
Down 34% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
816

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Midwood share
1.8%

Recent Incidents in Midwood

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6705 Lot 7 [HPD:19369811] Nov 8, 2026
  2. 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6721 Lot 53 [HPD:19365253] Nov 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6721 Lot 53 [HPD:19365251] Nov 8, 2026
  4. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 6749 Lot 39 [HPD:19365264] Nov 8, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7602 Lot 22 [HPD:19359472] Nov 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7602 Lot 22 [HPD:19359471] Nov 7, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7602 Lot 22 [HPD:19359470] Nov 7, 2026
  8. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D11, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7584 Lot 19 [HPD:19357945] Nov 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH AND WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6739 Lot 36 [HPD:19355514] Nov 5, 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 THE NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6739 Lot 36 [HPD:19355513] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midwood, Brooklyn safe?

Midwood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 224 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Midwood?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (815 incidents).

How does Midwood compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Midwood logged 224 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Midwood?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (224).

Is Midwood 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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