Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Financial District Manhattan |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 46 | 125 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 5 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Financial District is currently safer with 46 incidents vs 125 in Astoria. Safety grades: Financial District (A) vs Astoria (B).
Financial District currently has fewer incidents (46 vs 125 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Financial District: 11 violent incidents. Astoria: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.