Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| East Flatbush Brooklyn |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 216 | 956 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 9 |
| Robbery | 4 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Flatbush is currently safer with 216 incidents vs 956 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: East Flatbush (C) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens (D).
East Flatbush currently has fewer incidents (216 vs 956 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
East Flatbush: 13 violent incidents. Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.