BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Things in Brooklyn are headed way down– in crime that is.
Brooklyn ended 2025 with the fewest murders, shootings, and shooting-related homicides on record, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
DA Gonzalez announced on Wednesday that 2025 was the safest year in Brooklyn’s history.
“Brooklyn’s record-low homicides and gun violence prove that community engagement, fairness, and trust make neighborhoods safer. By listening to residents, holding the most dangerous offenders accountable, and breaking cycles of violence, we are showing that safety comes from partnership, not vilifying our neighbors. I am confident that we can continue this encouraging trend into the new year.”
According to data from the Brooklyn DA’s office, both homicides and shootings homicides have dropped by about 25%.
Shooting incidents and shooting victims have also declined, the DA said.
Crime stats for Brooklyn
Crime
Year 2024
Year 2025
Murder
120
91
Shooting homicides
63
47
Shootings
244
201
Shooting victims
307
267
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In addition to murder, shootings, and victims declining for 2025, arrests for retail theft dropped nearly 20%, the largest decline among all boroughs. This trend was observed after an enforcement program targeting repeat offenders at major retailers was implemented.
Brooklyn also saw a little over 8% decrease in burglaries, a reduction of just over 10% in hate crimes, and a slight decline in auto theft, according to data provided to PIX11 news by the DA’s office, obtained through the NYPD’s Compstat report.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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