Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 73 | 165 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 73 incidents vs 165 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Prospect Heights (B) vs Bushwick (D).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (73 vs 165 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Prospect Heights: 1 violent incidents. Bushwick: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.