Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| East Flatbush Brooklyn |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 164 | 918 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 13 |
| Robbery | 0 | 4 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Flatbush is currently safer with 164 incidents vs 918 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: East Flatbush (C) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens (D).
East Flatbush currently has fewer incidents (164 vs 918 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
East Flatbush: 14 violent incidents. Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.