Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Ridgewood Queens |
Glendale Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 44 | 15 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Glendale is currently safer with 15 incidents vs 44 in Ridgewood. Safety grades: Ridgewood (B) vs Glendale (A).
Glendale currently has fewer incidents (15 vs 44 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Ridgewood: 3 violent incidents. Glendale: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.