Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Elmhurst Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 172 | 21 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Elmhurst is currently safer with 21 incidents vs 172 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (B) vs Elmhurst (B).
Elmhurst currently has fewer incidents (21 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 3 violent incidents. Elmhurst: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.