Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Prospect Park South Brooklyn |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 257 | 394 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Park South is currently safer with 257 incidents vs 394 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (B) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens (C).
Prospect Park South currently has fewer incidents (257 vs 394 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Prospect Park South: 0 violent incidents. Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.