Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 446 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 42 |
| Robbery | 15 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 446 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (C) vs Harlem (F).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (446 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 8 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.