Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated March 25, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Small brownstone neighborhood with Atlantic Avenue's antique row, Smith Street restaurants, and a strong sense of local identity.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
42
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
47

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
165
Citywide (30d)
258
Boerum Hill share
25.5%

Recent Incidents in Boerum Hill

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 275 FLATBUSH AVENUE EXTENSION [311:68430619] Mar 24, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 275 FLATBUSH AVENUE EXTENSION [311:68424656] Mar 24, 2026
  3. Robbery — Search for Armed Robbery Suspects @ 33 Dekalb Ave (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) — The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in a series of robberies in Brooklyn's 77th and 84th Precincts. The incidents include an attempted motorcycle theft where a bo [CZ:-OoMudVeaQoq780nuAyB] Mar 22, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 87 SMITH STREET [311:68396308] Mar 20, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 80 DEKALB AVENUE [311:68399057] Mar 20, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 80 DEKALB AVENUE [311:68401830] Mar 20, 2026
  7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 523 FULTON STREET [311:68393440] Mar 20, 2026
  8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 244 BUTLER STREET [311:68387409] Mar 19, 2026
  9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 443 ATLANTIC AVENUE [311:68389013] Mar 19, 2026
  10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 8 ST FELIX STREET [311:68384287] Mar 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boerum Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Boerum Hill currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 42 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Boerum Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Morning (6am–12pm) sees the most activity (17 incidents).

How does Boerum Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Boerum Hill logged 42 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Boerum Hill?

The most reported categories are: homeless (39), Drug Activity (1), police_misconduct (1).

Is Boerum Hill 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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