Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Astoria Queens |
Jackson Heights Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 57 | 20 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 57 in Astoria. Safety grades: Astoria (B) vs Jackson Heights (B).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 57 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Astoria: 0 violent incidents. Jackson Heights: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.