Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Middle Village Queens |
Ridgewood Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 45 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Middle Village is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 45 in Ridgewood. Safety grades: Middle Village (A) vs Ridgewood (B).
Middle Village currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 45 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Middle Village: 1 violent incidents. Ridgewood: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.