Hell's Kitchen vs Astoria: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 28, 2026

Hell's Kitchen
Manhattan
Astoria
Queens
Safety Grade C B
30-Day Incidents 258 124
Violent Crime 17 5
Robbery 9 5
Drug Activity 1 0

Verdict

Astoria is currently safer with 124 incidents vs 258 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Hell's Kitchen (C) vs Astoria (B).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hell's Kitchen or Astoria safer?

Astoria currently has fewer incidents (124 vs 258 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Hell's Kitchen: 17 violent incidents. Astoria: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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