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 |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 172 | 348 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 172 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (B) vs Harlem (D).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (172 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 3 violent incidents. Harlem: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.