Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Elmhurst Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 331 | 74 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Elmhurst is currently safer with 74 incidents vs 331 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (C) vs Elmhurst (B).
Elmhurst currently has fewer incidents (74 vs 331 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 0 violent incidents. Elmhurst: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.