Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Howard Beach Queens |
Far Rockaway Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 12 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Howard Beach is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 12 in Far Rockaway. Safety grades: Howard Beach (A) vs Far Rockaway (D).
Howard Beach currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 12 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Howard Beach: 0 violent incidents. Far Rockaway: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.