Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Sunnyside Queens |
Jackson Heights Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 229 | 478 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 | 16 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Sunnyside is currently safer with 229 incidents vs 478 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Sunnyside (B) vs Jackson Heights (C).
Sunnyside currently has fewer incidents (229 vs 478 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Sunnyside: 1 violent incidents. Jackson Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.