Brooklyn, NY has a higher than average violent crime rate compared to the US with 39.5 incidents per 1000 people versus the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Brooklyn is also higher than the US average at 32.2 incidents per 1000 people against 35.4 for the nation overall. This suggests that Brooklyn is a relatively unsafe area and has a greater risk of criminal activity than most other parts of the country. It is important to take appropriate precautions and be aware of one’s surroundings when visiting or living in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Brooklyn violent crime is 39.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Brooklyn property crime is 32.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Brooklyn, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New York, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New York, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.