Is Borough Park, Brooklyn Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Borough Park has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track, or 14.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. DwellCheck rates it "Much Safer Than Average" — top 25% safest in the borough — from 1,399 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.2% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
Over the same 12 months, 311 logged 2,656 quality-of-life complaints in Borough Park. Borough Park is considered much safer than average: it has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track, but 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months lowers the rating. Incidents are trending down with 1,399 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 26, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Borough Park?
Borough Park recorded 1,399 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (93,905 residents) that is 14.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track. Of those, 451 were felonies and 93 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
Borough Park Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
1,399
Past 12 months · 14.9 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
93
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 10.2%
10.2% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 93,905 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Borough Park
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 283 | 20.2% |
| harrassment 2 | 187 | 13.4% |
| grand larceny | 124 | 8.9% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 116 | 8.3% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 97 | 6.9% |
| sex crimes | 74 | 5.3% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 68 | 4.9% |
| felony assault | 56 | 4.0% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months. Rates use the 2020 Census population (93,905 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
1,309
13.9 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
105
1.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
349
3.7 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
893
9.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
997
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
478
48% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
501
50% of total
How Safe Is Borough Park Compared to Other Brooklyn Neighborhoods?
Brooklyn Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Park (this page) | 1,399 | 14.9 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 100% |
| Windsor Terrace | 384 | 16.3 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 97% |
| Kensington | 1,048 | 25.1 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 94% |
| Dyker Heights | 1,206 | 25.8 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 92% |
| Midwood | 1,489 | 28.2 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 89% |
| Bensonhurst | 3,309 | 31.5 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 86% |
| Gravesend | 4,874 | 33.9 | 6 | Higher Than Average | 83% |
| Prospect Heights | 816 | 34.7 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Sheepshead Bay | 2,435 | 35.2 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 78% |
| Brooklyn Heights | 909 | 36.2 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 75% |
| Bay Ridge | 3,279 | 37.8 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 72% |
| Ditmas Park | 1,633 | 38 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| Marine Park | 1,875 | 39.9 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 67% |
| Clinton Hill | 1,149 | 40.1 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 64% |
| Brighton Beach | 1,400 | 41.7 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 61% |
| Greenpoint | 1,714 | 44 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 58% |
| Bath Beach | 1,598 | 48.3 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 56% |
| Canarsie | 4,361 | 48.5 | 4 | Average | 53% |
| Flatlands | 3,268 | 48.7 | 3 | Average | 50% |
| Park Slope | 2,806 | 48.9 | 2 | Average | 47% |
| Cypress Hills | 2,378 | 55 | 9 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Williamsburg | 3,619 | 56.2 | 2 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens | 3,093 | 62.5 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 39% |
| Flatbush | 4,256 | 64 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 36% |
| Carroll Gardens | 3,893 | 65.8 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 33% |
| Sunset Park | 3,719 | 68.3 | 8 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| Bushwick | 8,494 | 70.3 | 6 | Higher Than Average | 28% |
| East Flatbush | 11,757 | 71.7 | 19 | Higher Than Average | 25% |
| Crown Heights | 9,905 | 72.9 | 22 | Much Higher Than Average | 22% |
| Bed-Stuy | 13,309 | 76.6 | 24 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Fort Greene | 3,170 | 96.2 | 3 | Much Higher Than Average | 17% |
| East New York | 14,110 | 99.8 | 28 | Much Higher Than Average | 14% |
| Starrett City | 1,749 | 102.7 | 3 | Much Higher Than Average | 11% |
| Coney Island | 5,510 | 111.3 | 9 | High Activity Area | 8% |
| Brownsville | 7,041 | 116.4 | 17 | High Activity Area | 6% |
| Ocean Hill | 4,506 | 118.7 | 10 | High Activity Area | 3% |
| Downtown Brooklyn | 6,502 | 158.7 | 4 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Borough Park.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Borough Park's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 93,905) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Brooklyn, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Borough Park's population.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Borough Park Safety
Is Borough Park safe?
Borough Park has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track, or 14.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. DwellCheck rates it "Much Safer Than Average" — top 25% safest in the borough — from 1,399 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.2% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
What is the crime rate in Borough Park?
Borough Park recorded 1,399 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (93,905 residents) that is 14.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track. Of those, 451 were felonies and 93 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
What are the most common crimes in Borough Park?
The most common crimes in Borough Park are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (283 incidents, 20.2% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (187 incidents, 13.4% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (124 incidents, 8.9% of total).
Is Borough Park safer than the Brooklyn average?
Borough Park has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track. It had 75% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,399 vs. a borough average of 5,642 for a neighborhood of the same population, 93,905 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 14.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Borough Park?
Crime in Borough Park has improved by 10.2% year-over-year, dropping from 1,558 to 1,399 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Borough Park?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 1,309 noise complaints (low per resident), 105 rodent complaints (low) and 349 sanitation complaints (low). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Borough Park safe at night?
Night safety in Borough Park varies by block. About 43.8% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Borough Park recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Borough Park safe for families?
For families considering Borough Park: the neighborhood recorded 1,309 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 105 rodent reports. It has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Brooklyn?
Safety varies across Brooklyn neighborhoods. Borough Park has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track, with 1,399 incidents. Compare all Brooklyn neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Borough Park at night?
Borough Park is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 1,399 total crime incidents — 75% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Borough Park dangerous?
By NYPD data, Borough Park is rated "Much Safer Than Average", with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track. 1,399 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 10.2% year-over-year, dropping from 1,558 to 1,399 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Borough Park should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Borough Park a good place to live?
Borough Park is considered much safer than average: it has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 37 Brooklyn neighborhoods we track, but 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months lowers the rating. Incidents are trending down with 1,399 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Borough Park to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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