Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bayside Queens |
Fresh Meadows Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 40 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bayside is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 40 in Fresh Meadows. Safety grades: Bayside (A) vs Fresh Meadows (A).
Bayside currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 40 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bayside: 1 violent incidents. Fresh Meadows: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.