Is Starrett City, Brooklyn Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Starrett City has a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, or 102.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Brooklyn. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 1,749 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.4% 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 1,751 quality-of-life complaints in Starrett City. Starrett City is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 1,749 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 Starrett City?
Starrett City recorded 1,749 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (17,038 residents) that is 102.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Of those, 500 were felonies and 103 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.
Starrett City Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
1,749
Past 12 months · 102.7 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
3
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
103
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 10.4%
10.4% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 17,038 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Starrett City
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 708 | 40.5% |
| harrassment 2 | 235 | 13.4% |
| grand larceny | 129 | 7.4% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 123 | 7.0% |
| grand larceny of motor vehicle | 101 | 5.8% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 101 | 5.8% |
| felony assault | 64 | 3.7% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 59 | 3.4% |
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 (17,038 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
1,114
65.4 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
15
0.9 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
55
3.2 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
567
33.3 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
532
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
121
23% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
411
77% of total
How Safe Is Starrett City 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 (this page) | 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 Starrett City.
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 Starrett City's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 17,038) 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 Starrett City'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 Starrett City Safety
Is Starrett City safe?
Starrett City has a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, or 102.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Brooklyn. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 1,749 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.4% 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 Starrett City?
Starrett City recorded 1,749 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (17,038 residents) that is 102.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Of those, 500 were felonies and 103 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 Starrett City?
The most common crimes in Starrett City are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (708 incidents, 40.5% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (235 incidents, 13.4% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (129 incidents, 7.4% of total).
Is Starrett City safer than the Brooklyn average?
Starrett City has a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. It had 71% more incidents than the borough average (1,749 vs. a borough average of 1,024 for a neighborhood of the same population, 17,038 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 102.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Starrett City?
Crime in Starrett City has improved by 10.4% year-over-year, dropping from 1,951 to 1,749 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Starrett City?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 1,114 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 15 rodent complaints (low) and 55 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 Starrett City safe at night?
Night safety in Starrett City varies by block. About 21% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Starrett City recorded 3 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Starrett City safe for families?
For families considering Starrett City: the neighborhood recorded 1,114 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 15 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 11% 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. Starrett City has a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, with 1,749 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 Starrett City at night?
Starrett City is classified as "Much Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 3 shooting incidents and 1,749 total crime incidents — 71% 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 Starrett City dangerous?
By NYPD data, Starrett City is rated "Much Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. 1,749 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 10.4% year-over-year, dropping from 1,951 to 1,749 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 Starrett City 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 Starrett City a good place to live?
Starrett City is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 11% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 1,749 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 Starrett City to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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