Prospect Park South vs Crown Heights: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 28, 2026

Prospect Park South
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Safety Grade D D
30-Day Incidents 758 593
Violent Crime 15 13
Robbery 3 1
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Crown Heights is currently safer with 593 incidents vs 758 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Crown Heights (D).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South or Crown Heights safer?

Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (593 vs 758 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Prospect Park South: 15 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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