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 |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 924 | 956 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 9 |
| Robbery | 6 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Park South is currently safer with 924 incidents vs 956 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens (D).
Prospect Park South currently has fewer incidents (924 vs 956 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Prospect Park South: 11 violent incidents. Prospect Lefferts Gardens: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.