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 |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 172 | 56 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 56 incidents vs 172 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (B) vs Upper West Side (A).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (56 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 3 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.