Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

Waterfront neighborhood with a working fishing fleet, Emmons Avenue seafood restaurants, and the pedestrian-friendly bay promenade.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
9
Trend
Down 80% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
97

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Sheepshead Bay share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Sheepshead Bay

  1. 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 AT HOPPER DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19334575] Oct 28, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICK DOWN DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR, SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7440 Lot 7501 [HPD:19331328] Oct 27, 2026
  3. 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 AT DOOR LEADING TO UTILITY ROOM DOORS AT CELLAR, SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7440 Lot 7501 [HPD:19331327] Oct 27, 2026
  4. 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 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 7440 Lot 7501 [HPD:19331326] Oct 27, 2026
  5. 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 , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4M, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19297142] Oct 14, 2026
  6. 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 4M, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19297140] Oct 14, 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4M, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19297139] Oct 14, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT FIRST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4M, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19297138] Oct 14, 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 AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4M, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8815 Lot 42 [HPD:19297137] Oct 14, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''2820'' @ Block 7421 Lot 16 [HPD:19282939] Oct 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn safe?

Sheepshead Bay currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 9 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Sheepshead Bay?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (96 incidents).

How does Sheepshead Bay compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Sheepshead Bay logged 9 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Sheepshead Bay?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (9).

Is Sheepshead Bay 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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