Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Whitestone Queens |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 130 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Whitestone is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 130 in Astoria. Safety grades: Whitestone (A) vs Astoria (B).
Whitestone currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 130 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Whitestone: 0 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.