Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Crown Heights Brooklyn |
Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 817 | 286 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 286 incidents vs 817 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Crown Heights (D) vs Prospect Heights (B).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (286 vs 817 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Crown Heights: 0 violent incidents. Prospect Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.