Is Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene, New York Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 1,461 crimes were reported near the center of Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene — about 53.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 32.8. There are also 3,388 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene
1,461
Crimes (12 mo)
+62%vs city rate (53.0 vs 32.8 per 1k)
3,388
Open violations
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average New York neighborhood.
Incident map · Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene
Breakdown · Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene
Most common crimes in Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene
Harrassment 2
308
Petit Larceny
205
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
159
Miscellaneous Penal Law
81
Vehicle And Traffic Laws
78
Other
630
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Questions about Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 1,461 crimes were reported near the center of Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene — about 53.0 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 32.8.
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Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene (the crime and permit datasets aren't tagged by Community District, so we use a consistent radius), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to the typical New York neighborhood. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the Brooklyn Heights & Fort Greene Community District; figures cover a half-mile around the center. Search an address for block-level detail.
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Harrassment 2308
Petit Larceny205
Assault 3 & Related Offenses159
Miscellaneous Penal Law81
Vehicle And Traffic Laws78
Criminal Mischief & Related Of77
Felony Assault76
Grand Larceny71
Dangerous Drugs55
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &51
Other Offenses Related To Theft40
Robbery38
Criminal Trespass37
Burglary35
Dangerous Weapons28
Offenses Against Public Admini25
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle16
Other State Laws15
Administrative Code12
Theft-Fraud11
Frauds10
Forgery6
Offenses Against The Person6
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle3
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving3
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle3
Gambling3
Possession Of Stolen Property2
Offenses Involving Fraud2
Other State Laws (Non Penal Law)2
Murder & Non-Negl. Manslaughter1
Kidnapping & Related Offenses1
Escape 31
Building violation types
Dob Safety Violation (Ll6291)
214
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs.
148
Cycle 1, Sub-Cycle B (Premises Is In Community District 2)
134
Dob Safety Violation (Evcat1)
102
Dob Safety Violation (Acc1)
97
Other
2,693
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Dob Safety Violation (Ll6291)214
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs.148
Cycle 1, Sub-Cycle B (Premises Is In Community District 2)134
Dob Safety Violation (Evcat1)102
Dob Safety Violation (Acc1)97
§27-2107 Adm Code Owner Failed To File A Valid Registration Statement With The Department As Required By Adm Code §27-2097 And Is Therefore Subject To Civil Penalties, Prohibited From Certifying Violations, And Denied The Right To Recover Possession Of Premises For Nonpayment Of Rent Until A Valid Registration Statement Is Filed.
73
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction67
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction63
Dob Safety Violation (Ftc-Aeu-Haz)56
Dob Safety Violation (Ftf-En-Bench)47
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction47
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection46
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection46
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction45
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction45
Dob Safety Violation (Ll1081)45
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report42
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Low Pressure Inspection41
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2022 Inspection Report40
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection39
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection39
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report34
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction32
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction31
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Report29
Dob Safety Violation (Ftf-En-Earcx)27
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction27
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction25
Dob Safety Violation (Ftp-En-Egrdea)24
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction24
Dob Safety Violation (Evcat5)21
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device19
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report19
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device19
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Report17
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report17
Dob Safety Violation (Lblvio)17
§ 27-2005 Hmc: Post, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, And Maintain A Notice In A Common Area Of The Building Regarding The Procedures That Should Be Followed When A Gas Leak Is Suspected16
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report16
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Report15
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device15
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report15
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report15
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2012 Inspection Report15
Failure To File Benchmarking Report Of Energy Use As Per Ad. Code Sec. 28-309.413
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Report12
Failed To File Fisp Cycle 9c Technical Report By 2/21/202412
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device12
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2017 Inspection Report12
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device11