Elmhurst, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

One of the most diverse zip codes in the world, with Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Latin American cuisines packed along Broadway and Queens Boulevard.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
58
Trend
Down 13% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
204

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3281
Citywide (30d)
38725
Elmhurst share
1.8%

Recent Incidents in Elmhurst

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT WEST WALL AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235322] Sep 21, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235321] Sep 21, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2ND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235320] Sep 21, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INNER GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH AT WINDOW AT WEST IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235319] Sep 21, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235318] Sep 21, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235314] Sep 21, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL, CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1580 Lot 37 [HPD:19235312] Sep 21, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEGDE UNDER DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, SECTION '' A'' @ Block 1517 Lot 33 [HPD:19240383] Sep 20, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD PANEL INSIDE THE SINK CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:19231019] Sep 19, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1518 Lot 44 [HPD:19231018] Sep 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmhurst, Queens safe?

Elmhurst currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 58 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Elmhurst?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (194 incidents).

How does Elmhurst compare to the rest of Queens?

Elmhurst logged 58 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Elmhurst?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (57), homeless (1).

Is Elmhurst getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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