Is Canarsie safe?

Canarsie is a large, primarily residential neighborhood in southeast Brooklyn, and it is generally considered a solid, family-oriented community with high rates of homeownership. Safety varies somewhat block by block, as in any large neighborhood, but its many quiet streets of single- and two-family homes have a settled, community feel. Crime has trended down over the years. Common-sense awareness is sensible, as anywhere, but many residents find Canarsie a comfortable, community-minded place to live and raise families.