Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 340 | 49 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Astoria is currently safer with 49 incidents vs 340 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (C) vs Astoria (B).
Astoria currently has fewer incidents (49 vs 340 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 5 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.