Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Astoria Queens |
Long Island City Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 183 | 59 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Long Island City is currently safer with 59 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Astoria (B) vs Long Island City (A).
Long Island City currently has fewer incidents (59 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Astoria: 6 violent incidents. Long Island City: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.