Vandalism per Capita in Jackson Heights-ny
The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 Jackson Heights-ny residents.
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B+
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
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A crime occurs every 2 hours 5 minutes (on average) in Jackson Heights-ny.
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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Jackson Heights-ny in green. The most dangerous areas in Jackson Heights-ny are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Jackson Heights-ny, Queens, NY Safe?
The C+ grade means the rate of vandalism is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Jackson Heights-ny is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of neighborhoods are safer and 48% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Jackson Heights-ny's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of vandalism in Jackson Heights-ny is 5.098 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Jackson Heights-ny generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Jackson Heights-ny may be as high as 1 in 182 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 210 in the northwest part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of Jackson Heights-ny, Queens, NY: about 166 per year. The northwest part of Jackson Heights-ny has fewer cases of vandalism with only 30 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Vandalism Maps
When looking at the vandalism map for Jackson Heights-ny, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the south part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Jackson Heights-ny residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Jackson Heights-ny has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Jackson Heights-ny has 2, have the same problem. Of Jackson Heights-ny’s 163,556 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Jackson Heights-ny residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.024 |
Robbery |
0.8692 |
Rape |
0.2920 |
Murder |
0.0401 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.225 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.49 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.986 |
Burglary |
0.7507 |
Arson |
0.0678 |
Total Property Crime |
15.29 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0420 |
Drug Crimes |
0.5303 |
Vandalism |
5.098 |
Identity Theft |
0.3186 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1036 |
Total "Other" Rate |
6.092 (B) |
Individual Jackson Heights-ny Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of vandalism in Jackson Heights-ny is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Jackson Heights-ny.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B | B+ | B | C+ | |
A | B- | A | C+ | |
A- | B+ | A- | C+ | |
A | B+ | A | C+ | |
A- | B+ | A- | C+ | |
A- | B+ | A- | C+ | |
A- | A | A- | C+ | |
A- | B | A- | C+ | |
A | A | A | C+ | |
A- | A | B+ | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Jackson Heights-ny is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | B- | B- | A+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | B | |
B+ | B- | B- | B- | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | B | |
A | B- | B- | C+ | |
B- | C+ | C+ | C- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | B | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | B+ | |
D | D+ | D+ | D | |
C | C+ | C+ | C |
Considering only the vandalism rate, Jackson Heights-ny is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Jackson Heights-ny, Queens, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Jackson Heights-ny schools on SchoolGrade
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