Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 28, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Elmhurst Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 320 | 48 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Elmhurst is currently safer with 48 incidents vs 320 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (C) vs Elmhurst (B).
Elmhurst currently has fewer incidents (48 vs 320 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 0 violent incidents. Elmhurst: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.