Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 478 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 46 |
| Robbery | 16 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 478 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (C) vs Harlem (F).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (478 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 7 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.