Astoria vs Crown Heights: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 27, 2026

Astoria
Queens
Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Safety Grade B D
30-Day Incidents 125 615
Violent Crime 5 12
Robbery 5 1
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Astoria is currently safer with 125 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Astoria (B) vs Crown Heights (D).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria or Crown Heights safer?

Astoria currently has fewer incidents (125 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Astoria: 5 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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