Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 150 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 6 |
| Robbery | 7 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 150 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Astoria (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (150 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 9 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.