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 June 27, 2026

	Prospect Park South Brooklyn	Kensington Brooklyn
Safety Grade	D	B
30-Day Incidents	781	235
Violent Crime	15	4
Robbery	3	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Kensington is currently safer with 235 incidents vs 781 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Kensington (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South or Kensington safer?

Kensington currently has fewer incidents (235 vs 781 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Prospect Park South: 15 violent incidents. Kensington: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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