Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Long Island City Queens |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 6 | 57 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Long Island City is currently safer with 6 incidents vs 57 in Astoria. Safety grades: Long Island City (A) vs Astoria (B).
Long Island City currently has fewer incidents (6 vs 57 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Long Island City: 0 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.