Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Sunnyside Queens |
Jackson Heights Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 190 | 446 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 | 15 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sunnyside is currently safer with 190 incidents vs 446 in Jackson Heights. Safety grades: Sunnyside (B) vs Jackson Heights (C).
Sunnyside currently has fewer incidents (190 vs 446 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Sunnyside: 3 violent incidents. Jackson Heights: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.