Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
NYC's most ethnically diverse neighborhood, famous for its South Asian and Latin American food scene along Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street's Little India/Little Colombia.
Robbery — Report of Two Men Robbed Man of Scooter, One Suspect Armed With Gun @ 82 St-Jackson Hts Station (7) (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-OsNF_rpWKzD08CDe9aW] May 11, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 44-31 Ketcham St (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-OsGErejfqa9VAyv4V8Q] May 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Person Robbed, Sexually Assaulted @ 37th Ave & 90th St [CZ:-OsFZmbupzINIq874DOW] May 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT G1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1430 Lot 29 [HPD:18877805] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT G1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1430 Lot 29 [HPD:18913964] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1558 Lot 6 [HPD:18878025] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1558 Lot 6 [HPD:18878024] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1558 Lot 6 [HPD:18878023] May 7, 2026
Robbery — Report of Man Stole Phone @ 40 74 Street [CZ:-OrwP-fmAwsDQD5d45C5] May 6, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 74-13 ROOSEVELT AVENUE [311:68895632] May 6, 2026
Jackson Heights currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 172 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Jackson Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (166 incidents).
How does Jackson Heights compare to the rest of Queens?
Jackson Heights logged 172 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Jackson Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (165), Violent Crime (3), Robbery (2).
Is Jackson Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.