Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Howard Beach Queens |
Woodhaven Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 4 | 39 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Howard Beach is currently safer with 4 incidents vs 39 in Woodhaven. Safety grades: Howard Beach (A) vs Woodhaven (B).
Howard Beach currently has fewer incidents (4 vs 39 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Howard Beach: 0 violent incidents. Woodhaven: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.