Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 13 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 6 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sheepshead Bay is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Sheepshead Bay (A) vs Astoria (B).
Sheepshead Bay currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Sheepshead Bay: 1 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.