Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 11 | 20 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 11 incidents vs 20 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Prospect Heights (A) vs Bushwick (C).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (11 vs 20 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Prospect Heights: 1 violent incidents. Bushwick: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.