Is Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,272 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 1 shooting incident, and 2,497 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Brighton Beach is below the Brooklyn average for crime and trending safer (16.3% fewer incidents year-over-year).
Brighton Beach is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 80% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,272 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers December 2024 – December 2025 (12 months) · Source: NYPD CompStat & NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated April 18, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
1,272
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
204
456 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 16.3%
16.3% fewer incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| assault 3 & related offenses | 194 | 15.3% |
| harrassment 2 | 184 | 14.5% |
| petit larceny | 159 | 12.5% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 115 | 9.0% |
| grand larceny | 94 | 7.4% |
| felony assault | 81 | 6.4% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 57 | 4.5% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 55 | 4.3% |
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.
Noise Complaints
1,393
39.8 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
110
3.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
235
6.7 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
759
21.7 per 1,000 residents
High
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
424
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
167
39% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
255
60% of total
How Safe Is Brighton Beach Compared to Other Brooklyn Neighborhoods?
Brooklyn Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Terrace | 433 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 93% |
| Prospect Heights | 876 | 2 | Much Safer Than Average | 86% |
| Brooklyn Heights | 989 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 85% |
| Kensington | 1,100 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 83% |
| Brighton Beach (this page) | 1,272 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 80% |
| Midwood | 1,414 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 78% |
| Clinton Hill | 1,338 | 3 | Safer Than Average | 74% |
| Ditmas Park | 1,648 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 74% |
| Greenpoint | 1,925 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 70% |
| Marine Park | 1,908 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 70% |
| Park Slope | 2,290 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 64% |
| Bay Ridge | 3,295 | 0 | Average | 49% |
| Williamsburg | 3,515 | 1 | Average | 45% |
| Fort Greene | 3,321 | 6 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Sunset Park | 3,565 | 4 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Sheepshead Bay | 2,604 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| East Flatbush | 11,900 | 29 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens | 3,045 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Carroll Gardens | 3,958 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Canarsie | 3,962 | 12 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Flatbush | 4,068 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 36% |
| Bushwick | 8,439 | 12 | Higher Than Average | 34% |
| East New York | 13,735 | 27 | Higher Than Average | 28% |
| Crown Heights | 9,739 | 19 | Much Higher Than Average | 24% |
| Coney Island | 5,745 | 9 | Much Higher Than Average | 10% |
| Downtown Brooklyn | 6,295 | 4 | High Activity Area | 2% |
| Bed-Stuy | 13,299 | 28 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page are sourced directly from the NYPD CompStat database via NYC Open Data. 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 Brighton Beach.
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 Brighton Beach only against other NTAs within Brooklyn, so scores are borough-relative rather than city-wide.
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 Brighton Beach Safety
Is Brighton Beach safe?
Brighton Beach is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — Top 25% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,272 crime incidents were recorded, including 1 shooting incident. Brighton Beach is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 80% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,272 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Brighton Beach?
The most common crimes in Brighton Beach are: 1. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (194 incidents, 15.3% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (184 incidents, 14.5% of total); 3. PETIT LARCENY (159 incidents, 12.5% of total).
Is Brighton Beach safer than the Brooklyn average?
Brighton Beach is safer than 80% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. It had 60% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,272 vs. a borough average of 3,200).
How has crime changed in Brighton Beach?
Crime in Brighton Beach has improved by 16.3% year-over-year, dropping from 1,520 to 1,272 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Brighton Beach?
311 data shows 1,393 Very High complaints, 110 Low complaints, and 235 Moderate complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Brighton Beach safe at night?
Night safety in Brighton Beach varies by block. About 36.5% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Brighton Beach recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Brighton Beach safe for families?
For families considering Brighton Beach: the neighborhood recorded 1,393 noise complaints (very high for Brooklyn) and 110 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 80% of Brooklyn neighborhoods, which is above average. 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. Brighton Beach ranks at the 80th percentile with 1,272 incidents. Compare all Brooklyn neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see how each ranks by total crime, shootings, and borough percentile. All data is sourced from NYPD CompStat.
Can you walk around Brighton Beach at night?
Brighton Beach is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 1,272 total crime incidents — 60% fewer 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 Brighton Beach dangerous?
By NYPD data, Brighton Beach is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — safer than 80% of Brooklyn neighborhoods. 1,272 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 16.3% year-over-year, dropping from 1,520 to 1,272 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building to weight NYPD incidents within a 250-meter radius.
What parts of Brighton Beach should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m 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 Brighton Beach a good place to live?
Brighton Beach scores in the 80th percentile for safety in Brooklyn. Brighton Beach is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 80% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,272 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 Brighton Beach to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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