Is Fort Hamilton safe?

Fort Hamilton is considered one of the safer, quieter neighborhoods in Brooklyn. A small, residential area in the borough's southwest corner near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, it has low crime, tree-lined streets, and a settled, family-oriented feel, anchored in part by the presence of the Fort Hamilton Army Base. Adjacent to Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, it shares their calm, suburban-in-the-city character. As with any neighborhood, common-sense awareness is sensible, but Fort Hamilton is widely regarded as a comfortable place to live.