Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse neighborhood south of Prospect Park with Caribbean heritage, the Prospect Park Zoo, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
918
Trend
Down 2% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1852

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Prospect Lefferts Gardens share
7.5%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  1. Violent Crime — Man Punched in Face @ Bedford Ave & Lincoln Rd (Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow9lSbtIuBSpWDzuPaN] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Two People Shot @ Bedford Ave & Montgomery St (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvuUNhsHNi7EJqlWnpT] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 109, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5044 Lot 56 [HPD:19027594] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION DRAIN PIPE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 109, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5044 Lot 56 [HPD:19027593] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 109, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5044 Lot 56 [HPD:19027592] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 109, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5044 Lot 56 [HPD:19027591] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5046 Lot 93 [HPD:19027340] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5046 Lot 93 [HPD:19027339] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C 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 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5046 Lot 93 [HPD:19027338] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5046 Lot 93 [HPD:19027337] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Lefferts Gardens currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 918 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Prospect Lefferts Gardens?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1833 incidents).

How does Prospect Lefferts Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Prospect Lefferts Gardens logged 918 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 Lefferts Gardens?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (899), Violent Crime (13), Robbery (4).

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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