Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Whitestone Queens |
Bayside Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bayside is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 5 in Whitestone. Safety grades: Whitestone (A) vs Bayside (A).
Bayside currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 5 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Whitestone: 0 violent incidents. Bayside: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.