Brooklyn, NY has been struggling with high levels of crime, particularly in terms of violent and property crime. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Brooklyn is 39.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Brooklyn are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in Brooklyn is 32.2, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With these high crime rates, it is important for law enforcement and community leaders to work together to address the root causes of crime and ensure the safety of all residents in Brooklyn, NY.
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.