OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City?
Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Low for New York City
Reported crime around the center of Brooklyn Navy Yard is higher than in 56% of areas in New York City, taking into account how many people are usually around. 10 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of New York City |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 59% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 57% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 72% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 65% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, higher than in 55% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 61% of areas.
What gets reported here
- Simple assault: 4 (40%)
- Robbery: 1 (10%)
- Theft: 1 (10%)
- Vandalism: 1 (10%)
- Vehicle theft: 1 (10%)
Around Brooklyn Navy Yard
The areas right next to it range from very low to high.
- Bernard Weinburg Triangle High
- Fort Greene High
- Albee Square High
- Downtown Brooklyn Moderate
- Dumbo Moderate
- Clinton Hill Moderate
- Times Plaza High
- Brooklyn Heights Low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within New York City. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: New York City Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Jun 30, 2026.