Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Midtown East Manhattan |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 162 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 6 |
| Robbery | 14 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Midtown East is currently safer with 162 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Midtown East (C) vs Astoria (B).
Midtown East currently has fewer incidents (162 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Midtown East: 14 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.