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 |
Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 394 | 72 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 72 incidents vs 394 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: Prospect Lefferts Gardens (C) vs Prospect Heights (B).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (72 vs 394 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 4 violent incidents. Prospect Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.