Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Kensington Brooklyn |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 81 | 49 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Astoria is currently safer with 49 incidents vs 81 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Astoria (B).
Astoria currently has fewer incidents (49 vs 81 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kensington: 1 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.