Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Soundview The Bronx |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 295 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 6 |
| Robbery | 10 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Astoria is currently safer with 183 incidents vs 295 in Soundview. Safety grades: Soundview (F) vs Astoria (B).
Astoria currently has fewer incidents (183 vs 295 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Soundview: 12 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.