Prospect Park South vs Kensington: Safety Comparison

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

Updated August 12, 2026

	Prospect Park South Brooklyn	Kensington Brooklyn
Safety Grade	D	C
30-Day Incidents	924	276
Violent Crime	11	10
Robbery	6	3
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Kensington is currently safer with 276 incidents vs 924 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Kensington (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South or Kensington safer?

Kensington currently has fewer incidents (276 vs 924 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Prospect Park South: 11 violent incidents. Kensington: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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