Nolita vs Astoria: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated August 12, 2026

Nolita
Manhattan		 Astoria
Queens
Safety Grade C B
30-Day Incidents 307 183
Violent Crime 21 6
Robbery 18 3
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Astoria is currently safer with 183 incidents vs 307 in Nolita. Safety grades: Nolita (C) vs Astoria (B).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nolita or Astoria safer?

Astoria currently has fewer incidents (183 vs 307 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Nolita: 21 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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