BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that 2025 marked the safest year in the borough’s history, with record-setting declines in murders, shootings, and shooting victims — capping a five-year trend of steady decreases in gun violence.
According to NYPD CompStat data, Brooklyn recorded 91 murders in 2025, down 24% from 120 the year before and the fewest ever documented. Shooting homicides fell by 25% to 47, while shooting incidents dropped 15% to 244 and the number of victims declined 11% to 307. Since 2020, homicides have fallen 48%, shootings 63%, and shooting victims 62%, making Brooklyn the only New York City borough with consistent year-over-year decreases in all categories.
District Attorney Gonzalez credited the sustained drop to strong community partnerships, fair enforcement, and proactive prevention programs. “Brooklyn’s record-low homicides and gun violence prove that community engagement, fairness, and trust make neighborhoods safer,” Gonzalez said. “Safety comes from partnership, not vilifying our neighbors.”
Gun violence declined even more sharply in and around public housing areas, where homicides fell 41% and shootings 31%. Brownsville saw the steepest homicide drop, from 21 last year to seven, while Crown Heights and Bensonhurst each reported dramatic reductions. Several precincts, including Bay Ridge, Borough Park, and Greenpoint, recorded zero homicides for the year.
Brooklyn also led citywide declines in retail theft arrests (down 20%), burglaries (8.6%), hate crimes (10.8%), auto theft (10.6%), and robberies (5.4%). The DA’s Office credited its retail theft enforcement program, gang takedowns, and expanded community outreach — including over 30 public events and two gun buybacks that removed more than 350 firearms — for the borough’s continued progress.