Jackson Heights, Queens Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
446
Trend
Down 3% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
911

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4090
Citywide (30d)
41016
Jackson Heights share
10.9%

Recent Incidents in Jackson Heights

  1. Robbery — Report of Man Robbed @ 78-14 Roosevelt Ave [CZ:-OvotAQkaHUEEyKU64r1] Jun 23, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person Robbed @ Roosevelt Ave & Britton Ave (Elmhurst, Queens) [CZ:-Ovmvl7dR5phqf3FLBOP] Jun 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D32, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''D'' @ Block 1430 Lot 35 [HPD:19026730] Jun 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT ROOM ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT D32, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''D'' @ Block 1430 Lot 35 [HPD:19026734] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D32, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''D'' @ Block 1430 Lot 35 [HPD:19026731] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY @ Block 1450 Lot 1 [HPD:19034108] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY @ Block 1450 Lot 1 [HPD:19034101] Jun 23, 2026
  8. 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 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY @ Block 1450 Lot 1 [HPD:19034096] Jun 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY @ Block 1450 Lot 1 [HPD:19034109] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1444 Lot 1 [HPD:19033348] Jun 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Heights, Queens safe?

Jackson Heights currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 446 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 (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (877 incidents).

How does Jackson Heights compare to the rest of Queens?

Jackson Heights logged 446 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 (419), Robbery (15), Violent Crime (8).

Is Jackson Heights getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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