Midwood, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
274
Trend
Up 23% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
497

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Midwood share
2.2%

Recent Incidents in Midwood

  1. Robbery — Burglary Alarm Triggered @ 1075 E 10th St [CZ:-Ow5kChARVt3dOxkgJzl] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Robbery — House Burglarized @ 1413 E 15th St (Midwood, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow4hTUWNxMSmGONHpN9] Jun 26, 2026
  3. 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 BUILDING FRONT AT SOUTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 7584 Lot 19 [HPD:19027939] Jun 24, 2026
  4. 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 BUILDING FRONT AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY @ Block 7584 Lot 19 [HPD:19027938] Jun 24, 2026
  5. 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 BUILDING FRONT AT NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY @ Block 7584 Lot 19 [HPD:19027937] Jun 24, 2026
  6. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7602 Lot 29 [HPD:19027770] Jun 24, 2026
  7. 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 5C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7602 Lot 29 [HPD:19027769] Jun 24, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 7602 Lot 29 [HPD:19027772] Jun 24, 2026
  9. 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 HINGE AT SOUTH DOOR TO YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 6739 Lot 36 [HPD:19028643] Jun 24, 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 CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6739 Lot 36 [HPD:19028642] Jun 24, 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 274 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (492 incidents).

How does Midwood compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Midwood logged 274 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 (267), Agitator / Disturbance (3), Robbery (3).

Is Midwood 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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