Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 918 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 12 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 615 incidents vs 918 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: Prospect Lefferts Gardens (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (615 vs 918 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 13 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.