Prospect Park South vs Ditmas Park: Safety Comparison

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 Park South
Brooklyn
Ditmas Park
Brooklyn
Safety Grade D C
30-Day Incidents 781 545
Violent Crime 15 10
Robbery 3 1
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Ditmas Park is currently safer with 545 incidents vs 781 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Ditmas Park (C).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South or Ditmas Park safer?

Ditmas Park currently has fewer incidents (545 vs 781 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Prospect Park South: 15 violent incidents. Ditmas Park: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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