You are essentially in Corona. Not a bad area, not a for the white shoes on wall street.

Better like Spanish food and soccer.

no no no no no no no no no no !!!!!!!

Jackson Heights is an up and coming area. In the early 1990's crime wave, as most immigrant communities suffered from the effect of petty crime etc... Statistically speaking, I truly believe that most immigrants legal or not that reside in the neighborhood are too busy making a living that crime will not be in the mind of the majority. Walking around the neighborhood, check the main train line and you will see a mix of people from all corners of the world. Unless you walk in what is visible wealth, you will not be likely to be a target of crime than other people living in there.

Crime, grizzly or petty can occur in the most expensive or safe neighborhoods in the city.

Nevertheless, if I were a single woman, I would not walk alone late at night if I did not have to. This is just common sense that can be applied anywhere in NYC.