Far Rockaway, Queens Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Beachfront community on the Rockaway Peninsula with boardwalk surfing, ongoing downtown revitalization, and A train access to Manhattan.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
106
Trend
Down 24% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
328

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3940
Citywide (30d)
34125
Far Rockaway share
2.7%

Recent Incidents in Far Rockaway

  1. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 17-20 Village Ln (Far Rockaway, Queens) [CZ:-OzePVMwNdmflSCOLPE3] Aug 10, 2026
  2. 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 COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''222B'', AT EAST @ Block 15537 Lot 7501 [HPD:19119129] Aug 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15544 Lot 24 [HPD:19117311] Aug 5, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15544 Lot 24 [HPD:19117310] Aug 5, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005,2007 ADMIN. CODE: FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW GUARDS INSTALLED AT WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15544 Lot 24 [HPD:19117308] Aug 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15574 Lot 48 [HPD:19125907] Aug 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 15574 Lot 48 [HPD:19125906] Aug 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15572 Lot 1 [HPD:19116595] Aug 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15572 Lot 1 [HPD:19116594] Aug 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 15572 Lot 1 [HPD:19116593] Aug 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Far Rockaway, Queens safe?

Far Rockaway currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 106 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Far Rockaway?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (308 incidents).

How does Far Rockaway compare to the rest of Queens?

Far Rockaway logged 106 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Far Rockaway?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (95), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (3).

Is Far Rockaway 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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