Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Jackson Heights Queens |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 3 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Jackson Heights is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 3 in Harlem. Safety grades: Jackson Heights (B) vs Harlem (C).
Jackson Heights currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 3 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Jackson Heights: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.