Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Dyker Heights Brooklyn |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 15 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Dyker Heights is currently safer with 15 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Dyker Heights (A) vs Astoria (B).
Dyker Heights currently has fewer incidents (15 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Dyker Heights: 1 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.