Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

Old-school Italian-American neighborhood with deep front gardens, Carroll Park, and Smith Street's mix of longtime red-sauce joints and new-wave eateries.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
6
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
9

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
171
Citywide (30d)
275
Carroll Gardens share
3.5%

Recent Incidents in Carroll Gardens

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 12 STREET [311:68418907] Mar 22, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 12 STREET [311:68412038] Mar 22, 2026
  3. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 12 STREET [311:68391988] Mar 20, 2026
  4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 25 12 STREET [311:68391993] Mar 20, 2026
  5. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 12 WYCKOFF STREET [311:68284546] Mar 10, 2026
  6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ CLINTON STREET [311:68242245] Mar 7, 2026
  7. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway — SRAD Closure (Precinct 71, Brooklyn) [CCRB:202600629] Jan 20, 2026
  8. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party — SRAD Closure (Precinct 71, Brooklyn) [CCRB:202600392] Jan 13, 2026
  9. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: Moving violation — SRAD Closure (Precinct 71, Brooklyn) [CCRB:202600172] Jan 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn safe?

Carroll Gardens currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 6 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Carroll Gardens?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Afternoon (12pm–6pm) sees the most activity (4 incidents).

How does Carroll Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Carroll Gardens logged 6 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Carroll Gardens?

The most reported categories are: homeless (6).

Is Carroll Gardens 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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