Crime per Capita in Clinton Hill
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Clinton Hill.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$15.2 million
Cost of Crime™ for Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
In 2025, crime will cost $951 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Clinton Hill in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Clinton Hill ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Clinton Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Clinton Hill is 28.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clinton Hill Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clinton Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central areas to 1 in 57 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY see the most incidents - about 238 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 75 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
The total projected cost of crime in Clinton Hill for 2025 is $15,179,842. This translates to approximately $346 per resident and $951 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Clinton Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Clinton Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: | $346 |
|---|---|
| Theater District, Manhattan, N: | $793 |
| Arden Heights, Staten Island, : | $238 |
| New York: | $335 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Clinton Hill is $346 per year, which is $118 less than the national average and $11 more than Brooklyn's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Clinton Hill:
- In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $447 more than in Clinton Hill.
- In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $108 less than in Clinton Hill
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Clinton Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Clinton Hill |
Cost per Clinton Hill Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.95 million |
$45 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$833,242 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$1.71 million |
$39 |
Assault |
$3.45 million |
$79 |
Kidnapping |
$110,204 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.35 million |
$31 |
Burglary |
$485,255 |
$11 |
Theft |
$3.36 million |
$77 |
Arson |
$62,301 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$1.47 million |
$34 |
Animal Cruelty |
$34,947 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$194,054 |
$4 |
Identity Theft |
$159,497 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$15,179,842 |
$346 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Clinton Hill totals $18,844,243 ($430 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,024,085 ($776 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Clinton Hill crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Clinton Hill has 15, have the same problem. Of Clinton Hill’s 43,845 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Clinton Hill residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.740 |
Robbery |
1.243 |
Rape |
0.3134 |
Murder |
0.0237 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.320 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.81 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.987 |
Burglary |
1.220 |
Arson |
0.0588 |
Total Property Crime |
18.07 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0415 |
Drug Crimes |
0.5983 |
Vandalism |
4.705 |
Identity Theft |
0.4700 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1078 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.922 (B+) |
Individual Clinton Hill Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Clinton Hill is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Clinton Hill.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | C | B- | |
D- | D | F | |
B | C+ | B- | |
D | D+ | D- | |
B | D+ | B | |
C | C- | C- | |
B- | B- | C | |
C- | C+ | D | |
B+ | B+ | B | |
B+ | C | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Clinton Hill is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | C- | C- | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
A | B | B | |
B | A | A | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
C- | B- | B- | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
B- | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Clinton Hill is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Clinton Hill schools on SchoolGrade
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