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 |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 924 | 144 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 144 incidents vs 924 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Park Slope (A).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (144 vs 924 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Prospect Park South: 11 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.