Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Sunnyside Queens |
Jackson Heights Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 68 | 172 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sunnyside is currently safer with 68 incidents vs 172 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Sunnyside (A) vs Jackson Heights (B).
Sunnyside currently has fewer incidents (68 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Sunnyside: 1 violent incidents. Jackson Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.