Is Coney Island, Brooklyn Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Coney Island has a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, or 111.3 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Brooklyn. DwellCheck rates it "High Activity Area" — among the highest activity areas — from 5,510 NYPD complaint records and 9 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (5,281 vs 5,510). 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 4,914 quality-of-life complaints in Coney Island. Coney Island is considered a high-activity area, with a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 5,510 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 14, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Coney Island?
Coney Island recorded 5,510 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (49,517 residents) that is 111.3 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Of those, 1,527 were felonies and 422 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.
Coney Island Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
5,510
Past 12 months · 111.3 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
9
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
422
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 4.3%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 49,517 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Coney Island
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 774 | 14.0% |
| petit larceny | 660 | 12.0% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 600 | 10.9% |
| other offenses related to theft | 453 | 8.2% |
| administrative code | 347 | 6.3% |
| felony assault | 283 | 5.1% |
| dangerous drugs | 279 | 5.1% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 273 | 5.0% |
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 (49,517 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
3,560
71.9 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
72
1.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
284
5.7 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
998
20.2 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
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
4,087
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
1,578
39% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
2,186
53% of total
How Safe Is Coney Island Compared to Other Brooklyn Neighborhoods?
Brooklyn Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Park | 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 (this page) | 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 Coney Island.
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 Coney Island's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 49,517) 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 Coney Island'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 Coney Island Safety
Is Coney Island safe?
Coney Island has a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, or 111.3 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Brooklyn. DwellCheck rates it "High Activity Area" — among the highest activity areas — from 5,510 NYPD complaint records and 9 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (5,281 vs 5,510). 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 Coney Island?
Coney Island recorded 5,510 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (49,517 residents) that is 111.3 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Of those, 1,527 were felonies and 422 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 Coney Island?
The most common crimes in Coney Island are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (774 incidents, 14% of total); 2. PETIT LARCENY (660 incidents, 12% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (600 incidents, 10.9% of total).
Is Coney Island safer than the Brooklyn average?
Coney Island has a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. It had 85% more incidents than the borough average (5,510 vs. a borough average of 2,975 for a neighborhood of the same population, 49,517 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 111.3 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Coney Island?
Crime in Coney Island has remained stable year-over-year (5,281 vs 5,510 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Coney Island?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 3,560 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 72 rodent complaints (low) and 284 sanitation complaints (moderate). 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 Coney Island safe at night?
Night safety in Coney Island varies by block. About 21.1% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Coney Island recorded 9 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Coney Island safe for families?
For families considering Coney Island: the neighborhood recorded 3,560 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 72 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. 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. Coney Island has a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, with 5,510 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 Coney Island at night?
Coney Island is classified as "High Activity Area" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 9 shooting incidents and 5,510 total crime incidents — 85% more 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 Coney Island dangerous?
By NYPD data, Coney Island is rated "High Activity Area", with a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. 5,510 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (5,281 vs 5,510 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 Coney Island 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 Coney Island a good place to live?
Coney Island is considered a high-activity area, with a lower crime rate per resident than 8% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 5,510 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 Coney Island to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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