Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Whitestone Queens |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 8 | 183 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Whitestone is currently safer with 8 incidents vs 183 in Astoria. Safety grades: Whitestone (A) vs Astoria (B).
Whitestone currently has fewer incidents (8 vs 183 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Whitestone: 0 violent incidents. Astoria: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.