Crime Safety Grade

B-

Brooklyn, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 55% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 64+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Brooklyn Safe?

With an overall crime index of 107, Brooklyn has a 7% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 243. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Bergen Beach earning an A+ grade while Red Hook rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Brooklyn
107
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
107
7% above average
Violent Crime
103
3% above average
Property Crime
92
8% below average
Safe Areas
88%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Brooklyn

1 in 243

Property crime: 1 in 272

Where Is It Safe in Brooklyn?

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Brooklyn Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 21% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 28% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 105 ▲ 5%
Assault Violent 121 ▲ 21%
Robbery Violent 83 ▼ 17%
Burglary Property 72 ▼ 28%
Larceny / Theft Property 94 ▼ 6%
Vehicle Theft Property 111 ▲ 11%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Brooklyn Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Bergen Beach A+ 30
2 Manhattan Beach A 127
3 Gerritsen Beach A 80
4 Mill Basin A 53
5 Borough Park A 64
6 Carroll Gardens A 86
7 Georgetown A 36
8 Cobble Hill A 78
9 Marine Park A 83
10 Midwood A 107
11 Sea Gate A 132
12 Madison A 96
13 Brooklyn Heights A 109
14 Windsor Terrace A- 88
15 Barren Island A- 101
16 Greenpoint A- 126
17 Park Slope A- 87
18 Dyker Heights A- 95
19 South Slope A- 102
20 Bay Ridge A- 109
21 Canarsie A- 61
22 Farragut A- 55
23 Columbia Street Waterfront District A- 108
24 Kensington A- 98
25 Gravesend A- 113
26 Williamsburg A- 119
27 Fort Hamilton A- 134
28 Prospect Park A- 100
29 Homecrest B+ 127
30 Ditmas Park B+ 76
31 Bath Beach B+ 101
32 Sheepshead Bay B+ 126
33 Greenwood Heights B+ 102
34 Bensonhurst B+ 99
35 Flatlands B+ 57
36 Boerum Hill B+ 113
37 Coney Island B+ 116
38 Vinegar Hill B+ 149
39 Brooklyn Navy Yard B+ 138
40 Brighton Beach B+ 154
41 Sunset Park B 99
42 Gowanus B 126
43 Cypress Hills B 96
44 Wingate B 99
45 Prospect Park South B 92
46 Prospect Heights B 103
47 Prospect Lefferts Gardens B 92
48 City Line B 107
49 Starrett City B 115
50 East New York B 117
51 Flatbush B 95
52 Bushwick B 126
53 East Flatbush B 94
54 Dumbo B- 126
55 East Williamsburg B- 130
56 Clinton Hill B- 126
57 Downtown Brooklyn C+ 139
58 Spring Creek C+ 126
59 Crown Heights C 129
60 Stuyvesant Heights C 144
61 Fort Greene C 144
62 Brownsville C 140
63 Bedford C- 150
64 Red Hook C- 167

Brooklyn Crime by Zip Code

11222
A Index: 127
11215
A Index: 95
11209
A- Index: 117
11249
A- Index: 129
11229
A- Index: 118
11219
A- Index: 75
11201
A- Index: 113
11223
A- Index: 110
11228
A- Index: 99
11204
A- Index: 86
11243
A- Index: 159
11230
A- Index: 110
11235
A- Index: 133
11234
A- Index: 55
11231
A- Index: 116
11218
A- Index: 79
11210
B+ Index: 83
11217
B+ Index: 125
11214
B+ Index: 102
11211
B+ Index: 131
11224
B+ Index: 120
11226
B+ Index: 93
11232
B+ Index: 102
11236
B+ Index: 64
11203
B+ Index: 80
11237
B+ Index: 123
11220
B Index: 100
11225
B Index: 98
11238
B Index: 126
11208
B Index: 101
11239
B Index: 115
11205
B- Index: 126
11207
B- Index: 120
11212
B- Index: 132
11206
B- Index: 131
11213
C+ Index: 131
11221
C+ Index: 138
11233
C+ Index: 140
11216
C Index: 153

Brooklyn Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
2,736,070

Racial Demographics

White
38.7%
Black
33.9%
Hispanic
19.1%
Asian
12.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has an overall crime index of 107, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 88% of neighborhoods in Brooklyn are rated A or B for safety.
Is Brooklyn safe to live in?
Brooklyn has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
The safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn based on crime data include Bergen Beach, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, Mill Basin, and Borough Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Brooklyn crime compare to the national average?
Brooklyn's overall crime index is 107 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 7% higher than the typical US city.

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