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Is Brooklyn, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,072 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brooklyn is a smaller community of 11,072 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,911 per 100K.

Brooklyn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrooklynOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1911.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate502.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

253.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brooklyn

Violent crime in Brooklyn is close to the national average. The rate of 380.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,911 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brooklyn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,911
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft502
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Brooklyn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooklyn
380.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooklyn
2154.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Safety

Is Brooklyn safe?
Not especially. Brooklyn earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brooklyn?
253.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brooklyn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brooklyn's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,911 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brooklyn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brooklyn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brooklyn?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brooklyn's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Brooklyn compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Brooklyn ranks behind about 89% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Brooklyn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brooklyn?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.5 per-thousand rate put Brooklyn below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brooklyn?
380.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (81), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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