Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated May 11, 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
394
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
394

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Prospect Lefferts Gardens share
9.5%

Recent Incidents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Assault and Vandalism @ 312 Hawthorne St (Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsCiHfxfpwknOltZL4n] May 9, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 15 Hawthorne St (Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os92eImE7xJFwfSw1DL] May 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877366] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877364] May 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877363] May 7, 2026
  6. 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877361] May 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877360] May 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877358] May 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET DRAWER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877357] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1281 Lot 7 [HPD:18877356] May 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn safe?

Prospect Lefferts Gardens currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 394 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (391 incidents).

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

Prospect Lefferts Gardens logged 394 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 (390), Violent Crime (4).

Is Prospect Lefferts Gardens getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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