Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Jamaica Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 39 | 11 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Jamaica is currently safer with 11 incidents vs 39 in Kew Gardens. Safety grades: Kew Gardens (B) vs Jamaica (D).
Jamaica currently has fewer incidents (11 vs 39 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 2 violent incidents. Jamaica: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.