Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Brooklyn's commercial and civic center with a skyline of new residential towers, major transit hub, and cultural institutions including BAM.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• homeless: 34
• Drug Activity: 1
• police_misconduct: 1
• Robbery: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 11 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 10 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 3 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 15 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Downtown Brooklyn

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 — Encampment: N/A @ 80 DEKALB AVENUE [311:68399057] Mar 20, 2026
5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 80 DEKALB AVENUE [311:68401830] Mar 20, 2026
6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 523 FULTON STREET [311:68393440] Mar 20, 2026
7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 73 CLARK STREET [311:68401841] Mar 20, 2026
8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 8 ST FELIX STREET [311:68384287] Mar 19, 2026
9. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 1 CLINTON STREET [311:68367708] Mar 18, 2026
10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 151 YORK STREET [311:68367705] Mar 18, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Brooklyn Heights A
• Fort Greene B
• Cobble Hill A
• Williamsburg B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn safe?

Downtown Brooklyn currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 37 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Downtown Brooklyn?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Morning (6am–12pm) sees the most activity (15 incidents).

How does Downtown Brooklyn compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Downtown Brooklyn logged 37 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Downtown Brooklyn?

The most reported categories are: homeless (34), Drug Activity (1), police_misconduct (1).

Is Downtown Brooklyn 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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