Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Bayside Queens |
Fresh Meadows Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 0 | 58 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bayside is currently safer with 0 incidents vs 58 in Fresh Meadows. Safety grades: Bayside (A) vs Fresh Meadows (B).
Bayside currently has fewer incidents (0 vs 58 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bayside: 0 violent incidents. Fresh Meadows: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.