Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Bayside Queens |
Fresh Meadows Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 10 | 11 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bayside is currently safer with 10 incidents vs 11 in Fresh Meadows. Safety grades: Bayside (A) vs Fresh Meadows (A).
Bayside currently has fewer incidents (10 vs 11 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bayside: 1 violent incidents. Fresh Meadows: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.