Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Prospect Park South Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 752 | 739 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 739 incidents vs 752 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (739 vs 752 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Prospect Park South: 0 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.