Ocean Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

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

Historic neighborhood in central Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 309
• Violent Crime: 23
• Agitator / Disturbance: 4
• Robbery: 4
• Drug Activity: 1
• homeless: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 10 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 15 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 1196 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 12 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Ocean Hill

1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1776 Broadway (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozindm3ZrKQ_-65urrN] Aug 11, 2026
2. Agitator / Disturbance — Two Men Harassing, Exposing Themselves to Train Station Customers @ Rockaway Av Station (C) (Ocean Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzdsUaqQ2UaH6BW9cLZ] Aug 10, 2026
3. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Threatening to Break Person's Jaw @ Bushwick Ave & Aberdeen St (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzXcvDEC6TgjWL508bR] Aug 8, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Blue BMW Wanted for Hitting Officer @ Thomas S Boyland St & St Marks Ave (Ocean Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzUr0hd0yKfBVLg6ERM] Aug 8, 2026
5. Violent Crime — Report of Man Armed With Knife Assaulted Person @ Van Sinderen Ave & Fulton St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzTxg0tdd_XW1vxBplj] Aug 8, 2026
6. Robbery — Person Robbed by Two Men @ 331 Saratoga Ave (Ocean Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzTvotbXta0A-E9UgI2] Aug 8, 2026
7. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Outside @ 8 THOMAS S BOYLAND STREET [311:69979277] Aug 7, 2026
8. 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1519 Lot 46 [HPD:19120427] Aug 7, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 1519 Lot 46 [HPD:19120429] Aug 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1519 Lot 46 [HPD:19120428] Aug 7, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Brownsville F
• Bed-Stuy D
• East New York F
• Bushwick D

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Ocean Hill currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 342 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Ocean Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (10). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1196 incidents).

How does Ocean Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Ocean Hill logged 342 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Ocean Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (309), Violent Crime (23), Agitator / Disturbance (4).

Is Ocean Hill 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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