Jamaica Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Jamaica has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $509K (-26.5% vs area average), median household income of $62K (-29.6% vs area average), population density of 36,395 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.05% (+2.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Jamaica
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Jamaica in New York City, NY receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This neighborhood was compared against 257 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #212 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
3,022
Total Incidents
251.8
Monthly Average
#212 / 257
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Jamaica show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (197 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 38. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Jamaica reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 325 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 252 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Jamaica tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Jamaica is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 27.2% of all incidents (821 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 21.6% (653 cases). The top three categories combined represent 59% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
36,394.79
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #116 of 249 neighborhoods
-7.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #96 of 232 neighborhoods
+2.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$508,872.53
average estimate
Ranks #158 of 219 neighborhoods
-26.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$62,030.76
average estimate
Ranks #171 of 226 neighborhoods
-29.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.