Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Jamaica Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 107 | 25 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Jamaica is currently safer with 25 incidents vs 107 in Kew Gardens. Safety grades: Kew Gardens (C) vs Jamaica (D).
Jamaica currently has fewer incidents (25 vs 107 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 2 violent incidents. Jamaica: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.