Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 937 | 253 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Astoria is currently safer with 253 incidents vs 937 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Astoria (B).
Astoria currently has fewer incidents (253 vs 937 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 0 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.