Forest Hills, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

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

Leafy, affluent Queens neighborhood with Forest Hills Gardens' Tudor homes, Austin Street shopping, and the historic West Side Tennis Club.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
140
Trend
Up 67% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
360

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3940
Citywide (30d)
34125
Forest Hills share
3.6%

Recent Incidents in Forest Hills

  1. Robbery — Man Stole Paper Towels From CVS @ 100-02 Queens Blvd [CZ:-OzoPYyYCTVGnC2ybSOa] Aug 12, 2026
  2. 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 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122751] Aug 3, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122750] Aug 3, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRIC WIRE EXPOSED AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122749] Aug 3, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRIC WIRE EXPOSED AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122748] Aug 3, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRIC WIRE EXPOSED AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1K, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122746] Aug 3, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122759] Aug 3, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122763] Aug 3, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122767] Aug 3, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 2113 Lot 34 [HPD:19122769] Aug 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Hills, Queens safe?

Forest Hills currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 140 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Forest Hills?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (344 incidents).

How does Forest Hills compare to the rest of Queens?

Forest Hills logged 140 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Forest Hills?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (135), Robbery (3), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Forest Hills getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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