Is Jamaica Estates, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,005 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 0 shooting incidents, and 1,576 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Jamaica Estates has a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods, with stable incident levels year-over-year.
Jamaica Estates is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 1,005 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 14, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
1,005
Past 12 months · 42.6 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
68
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 1.1%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 23,576 residents (2020 Census).
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 129 | 12.8% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 121 | 12.0% |
| petit larceny | 113 | 11.2% |
| grand larceny | 104 | 10.3% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 74 | 7.4% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 64 | 6.4% |
| grand larceny of motor vehicle | 63 | 6.3% |
| burglary | 46 | 4.6% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months. Rates use the 2020 Census population (23,576 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
922
39.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
27
1.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
131
5.6 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
496
21.0 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
295
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
94
32% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
190
64% of total
How Safe Is Jamaica Estates Compared to Other Queens Neighborhoods?
Queens Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Neck | 575 | 22.8 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 100% |
| Middle Village | 1,001 | 29 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 96% |
| Glendale | 1,077 | 30.7 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 92% |
| Bayside | 1,183 | 33.2 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 88% |
| Woodside | 1,796 | 33.8 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 85% |
| Kew Gardens | 846 | 34.7 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Whitestone | 1,028 | 36.2 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 77% |
| Corona | 2,829 | 38.3 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 73% |
| Fresh Meadows | 907 | 38.7 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| Briarwood | 1,522 | 38.7 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 65% |
| Maspeth | 1,723 | 39.8 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Rego Park | 1,273 | 41.4 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 58% |
| Astoria | 5,032 | 41.5 | 2 | Average | 54% |
| Forest Hills | 3,760 | 42.3 | 1 | Average | 50% |
| Howard Beach | 1,164 | 42.6 | 0 | Average | 46% |
| Jamaica Estates (this page) | 1,005 | 42.6 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Ridgewood | 2,841 | 42.8 | 3 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Sunnyside | 2,316 | 44.3 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 35% |
| Ozone Park | 2,420 | 47.6 | 4 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| College Point | 1,604 | 47.7 | 3 | Higher Than Average | 27% |
| Jackson Heights | 5,014 | 49.2 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 23% |
| Richmond Hill | 2,956 | 50.8 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Elmhurst | 6,122 | 56.8 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 15% |
| Rockaway Beach | 2,669 | 64.5 | 9 | Much Higher Than Average | 12% |
| Flushing | 4,537 | 64.9 | 1 | High Activity Area | 8% |
| Long Island City | 2,587 | 80.3 | 0 | High Activity Area | 4% |
| Jamaica | 12,034 | 114.2 | 13 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Jamaica Estates.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Jamaica Estates's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 23,576) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Queens, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Jamaica Estates's population.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica Estates Safety
Is Jamaica Estates safe?
Jamaica Estates is rated "Higher Than Average" — Above-average incident activity. Over the past 12 months, 1,005 crime incidents were recorded, including 0 shooting incidents. Jamaica Estates is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 1,005 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Jamaica Estates?
The most common crimes in Jamaica Estates are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (129 incidents, 12.8% of total); 2. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (121 incidents, 12% of total); 3. PETIT LARCENY (113 incidents, 11.2% of total).
Is Jamaica Estates safer than the Queens average?
Jamaica Estates has a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 15% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,005 vs. a borough average of 1,186 for a neighborhood of the same population, 23,576 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 42.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Jamaica Estates?
Crime in Jamaica Estates has remained stable year-over-year (1,016 vs 1,005 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Jamaica Estates?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 922 noise complaints (low per resident), 27 rodent complaints (low) and 131 sanitation complaints (low). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Jamaica Estates safe at night?
Night safety in Jamaica Estates varies by block. About 36% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Jamaica Estates recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Jamaica Estates safe for families?
For families considering Jamaica Estates: the neighborhood recorded 922 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 27 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Queens?
Safety varies across Queens neighborhoods. Jamaica Estates has a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods, with 1,005 incidents. Compare all Queens neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Jamaica Estates at night?
Jamaica Estates is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 1,005 total crime incidents — 15% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Jamaica Estates dangerous?
By NYPD data, Jamaica Estates is rated "Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. 1,005 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (1,016 vs 1,005 incidents). Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Jamaica Estates should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Jamaica Estates a good place to live?
Jamaica Estates is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 42% of Queens neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 1,005 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Jamaica Estates to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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