Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 430 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 13 |
| Robbery | 15 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 430 incidents vs 593 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (430 vs 593 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 8 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.