Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Home to Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Museum, with Vanderbilt Avenue's acclaimed restaurant row and easy access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Violent Crime — Report of Altercation at School @ 227 Sterling Pl (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovuu6ZW955fpVBF3i00] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1176 Lot 71 [HPD:19023826] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1176 Lot 71 [HPD:19023825] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2P, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 1177 Lot 17 [HPD:19023657] Jun 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2P, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 1177 Lot 17 [HPD:19023656] Jun 22, 2026
Robbery — Police Requesting Additional Units for Robbery Investigation @ 540 Waverly Ave (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvfSFomAyRkPEqDIQUn] Jun 21, 2026
Violent Crime — Man Assaulted, Suspect Fled in Black Nissan Altima @ 886 Fulton St (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovd1MysbLDqBDrFbFD2] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKSTAND INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 951 Lot 45 [HPD:19022657] Jun 21, 2026
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted @ 540 Waverly Ave (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovai02x2HN0csDIgrDX] Jun 20, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1507, 15th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1118 Lot 7501 [HPD:19020820] Jun 20, 2026
Prospect Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 193 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Prospect Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (413 incidents).
How does Prospect Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Prospect Heights logged 193 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Prospect Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (186), Violent Crime (4), Robbery (2).
Is Prospect Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.