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 |
Hell's Kitchen Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 12 | 166 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 12 incidents vs 166 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Prospect Heights (A) vs Hell's Kitchen (B).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (12 vs 166 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Prospect Heights: 2 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.