Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Richmond Hill Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (2). Safety grades: Kew Gardens (A) vs Richmond Hill (A).
Kew Gardens currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 2 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 1 violent incidents. Richmond Hill: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.