The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Ocean Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ocean Hill.

 

Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

D
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$17.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,099 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ocean 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 Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Ocean Hill ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Ocean Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Ocean Hill is 30.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ocean Hill Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ocean Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the west areas to 1 in 38 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY see the most incidents - about 178 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 77 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Ocean Hill for 2025 is $17,252,610. This translates to approximately $435 per resident and $1,099 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Ocean Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ocean Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY: $435
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ocean Hill is $435 per year, which is $29 less than the national average and $101 more than Brooklyn's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Ocean Hill:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $358 more than in Ocean Hill.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $197 less than in Ocean Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ocean Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Ocean Hill
Cost per Ocean Hill Resident
Murder
$2.12 million
$54
Rape/Sexual Assault
$815,575
$21
Robbery
$1.95 million
$49
Assault
$6.11 million
$154
Kidnapping
$103,336
$3
Vehicle Theft
$1.24 million
$31
Burglary
$491,049
$12
Theft
$3.00 million
$76
Arson
$54,194
$1
Vandalism
$1.06 million
$27
Animal Cruelty
$30,917
$1
Drug Crimes
$170,305
$4
Identity Theft
$109,778
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$17,252,610
$435

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ocean 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 Ocean Hill totals $20,694,132 ($522 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,946,742 ($958 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 Ocean 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Ocean Hill’s 39,616 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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Ocean Hill Crime Breakdown

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 Ocean Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.370
Robbery
1.561
Rape
0.3395
Murder
0.0285
Total Violent Crime
7.299 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.63
Vehicle Theft
2.027
Burglary
1.367
Arson
0.0566
Total Property Crime
18.08 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0430
Drug Crimes
0.5812
Vandalism
3.734
Identity Theft
0.3580
Animal Cruelty
0.1055
Total "Other" Rate
4.822 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Ocean Hill is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Ocean Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D-
C
B
D+
B
B
C
B-
B+
D+
B+
B+
C
B
A-
C
A-
B
C-
B
B+
B-
B
A-
B+
A-
B
C+
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Ocean 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
C-
D+
D+
C
A
A
F
D+
D+
A+
A
A
D
C+
C+
D
C
C
A
A
A
B-
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
C
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Ocean 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 Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, NY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ocean Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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