Ridgewood vs Woodhaven: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 27, 2026

	Ridgewood Queens	Woodhaven Queens
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	199	61
Violent Crime	2	0
Robbery	3	2
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Woodhaven is currently safer with 61 incidents vs 199 in Ridgewood. Safety grades: Ridgewood (B) vs Woodhaven (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgewood or Woodhaven safer?

Woodhaven currently has fewer incidents (61 vs 199 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Ridgewood: 2 violent incidents. Woodhaven: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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