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 Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 394 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 142 incidents vs 394 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: Prospect Lefferts Gardens (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (142 vs 394 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 4 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.