Midwood, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 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
205
Trend
Down 12% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
656

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 6703 Lot 78 [HPD:19127250] Aug 9, 2026
  2. 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 = 4, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B7, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6733 Lot 29 [HPD:19127152] Aug 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B7, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6733 Lot 29 [HPD:19127151] Aug 9, 2026
  4. 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 B7, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6733 Lot 29 [HPD:19127150] Aug 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6749 Lot 5 [HPD:19121173] Aug 7, 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6749 Lot 5 [HPD:19121172] Aug 7, 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 SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6749 Lot 5 [HPD:19121171] Aug 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6749 Lot 5 [HPD:19121170] Aug 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH WALL APPROXIMATELY 1SQFT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 6749 Lot 5 [HPD:19121169] Aug 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 7602 Lot 22 [HPD:19132472] Aug 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 205 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 (652 incidents).

How does Midwood compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Midwood logged 205 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 (204), Robbery (1).

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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