Is it okay to walk in Kensington, New York City?

Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

Low for New York City

Reported crime around the center of Kensington is higher than in 58% of areas in New York City, taking into account how many people are usually around. 272 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 Kensington.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of New York City
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Low	higher than in 58% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Low	higher than in 58% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 58% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 70% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Low, higher than in 60% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 56% of areas.

Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.

What gets reported here

Simple assault: 118 (43%)
Theft: 33 (12%)
Vandalism: 29 (11%)
Aggravated assault: 20 (7%)
Vehicle theft: 19 (7%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around Kensington

The areas right next to it range from very low to high.

Prospect Park South Low
Windsor Terrace Very low
Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District High
Ditmas Park Low
Flatbush Moderate
South Slope Low
Borough Park Very low
Park Slope 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.