Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| East Flatbush Brooklyn |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 284 | 1176 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Flatbush is currently safer with 284 incidents vs 1176 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: East Flatbush (B) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens (D).
East Flatbush currently has fewer incidents (284 vs 1176 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
East Flatbush: 0 violent incidents. Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.