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As of October 2026, Brooklyn scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Brooklyn is a safe destination for travelers, with risks comparable to other large US cities. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
Safety Report
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United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
72
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile violent crime is a concern for locals, the risk to visitors is moderate, with some reports of hate crime-related robberies in specific neighborhoods.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded areas like subway stations and popular attractions.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed but generally cautious
65/100
Locals report feeling safe walking in daylight but have more reservations about walking alone at night, suggesting a need for traveler awareness after dark.
Brooklyn is a safe destination for travelers, with risks comparable to other large US cities.
While Brooklyn has a homicide rate similar to the US average, official advisories and traveler sentiment indicate normal precautions are sufficient. Be aware of petty crime in crowded areas and exercise caution at night.
Recent developments
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Full briefing
Brooklyn, as part of New York City, is considered safe for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. The homicide rate is on par with the national average for the United States.
Recent incidents highlight localized concerns, including a manhunt for a suspect involved in shootings that affected Brooklyn in August 2026, and a hate crime robbery reported in Borough Park in March 2026. Heavy rainfall leading to flooding was also a concern in July 2026. Traveler sentiment suggests caution is warranted, particularly when walking alone at night.
To ensure a safe visit, be vigilant about your surroundings, especially in crowded areas like subway stations and tourist spots, where pickpocketing is a risk. Keep valuables secure and out of sight. While violent crime is a concern for residents, visitors are more likely to encounter petty theft. Exercise increased awareness after dark and consider using reputable transportation services.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 7 Brooklyn districts for visitors: 2 safer, 4 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Brooklyn safety map.
Red HookavoidHistorically has higher crime rates and fewer public transport options; exercise extreme caution.
WilliamsburgcautionVibrant nightlife and trendy areas can attract petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
BushwickcautionUndergoing gentrification, some areas may have higher crime rates; exercise caution, especially after dark.
Borough ParkcautionRecent reports of hate crime and robbery; stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
Coney IslandcautionCan be busy and attract petty crime, especially during peak tourist season; be mindful of belongings.
Park SlopesaferGenerally considered safe with a family-friendly atmosphere.
GreenpointsaferPopular with artists and young professionals, generally safe.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
While violent crime is a concern for locals, the risk to visitors is moderate, with some reports of hate crime-related robberies in specific neighborhoods.
After dark, be most careful around Red Hook, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Borough Park. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Brooklyn is a safe destination for travelers, with risks comparable to other large US cities. While Brooklyn has a homicide rate similar to the US average, official advisories and traveler sentiment indicate normal precautions are sufficient. Be aware of petty crime in crowded areas and exercise caution at night. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Brooklyn report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Red Hook as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Brooklyn ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 72/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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