Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Flushing Queens |
Fresh Meadows Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 13 | 58 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Flushing is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 58 in Fresh Meadows. Safety grades: Flushing (A) vs Fresh Meadows (B).
Flushing currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 58 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Flushing: 0 violent incidents. Fresh Meadows: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.