Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 440 | 125 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 5 |
| Robbery | 13 | 5 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
Astoria is currently safer with 125 incidents vs 440 in Mott Haven. Safety grades: Mott Haven (F) vs Astoria (B).
Astoria currently has fewer incidents (125 vs 440 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Mott Haven: 28 violent incidents. Astoria: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.