Forest Hills, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
43
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
43

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
1413
Citywide (30d)
13481
Forest Hills share
3.0%

Recent Incidents in Forest Hills

  1. Violent Crime — Person Assaulted Man on Train @ 67th Ave & Queens Blvd (Rego Park, Queens) [CZ:-Os-nhXF3JFTpKIVoJgw] May 7, 2026
  2. Robbery — Man Stole Items From CVS, Fled Toward Train Station @ 100-02 Queens Blvd (Forest Hills, Queens) [CZ:-OrvKUyhm8ttoCWAVnPg] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3175 Lot 1 [HPD:18876085] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3175 Lot 1 [HPD:18876084] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5U, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3175 Lot 1 [HPD:18876083] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PLUNGER STEP ON DOOR HOLDER INSTALLED AT EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR YARD AT PUBLIC HALL (LABELED AS 1ST FLOOR) AT BASEMENT, SECTION ''L-V'', AT WEST @ Block 3163 Lot 15 [HPD:18875979] May 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT 2ND FIRE DOOR FROM PUBLIC HALL LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM (LABELED AS 1ST FLOOR) AT BASEMENT, SECTION ''L-V'', AT WEST @ Block 3163 Lot 15 [HPD:18875978] May 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM PUBLIC HALL LEADING TO LAUNDRY ROOM (LABELED AS 1ST FLOOR) AT BASEMENT, SECTION ''L-V'', AT WEST @ Block 3163 Lot 15 [HPD:18875977] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICKDOWN STOPPER INSTALLED IN THE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT LAUNDRY ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL (LABELED AS 1ST FLOOR) AT BASEMENT, SECTION ''L-V'', AT WEST @ Block 3163 Lot 15 [HPD:18875976] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT COMPACTOR CLOSET (LABELED AS 6TH FLOOR) AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION ''L-V'', AT WEST @ Block 3163 Lot 15 [HPD:18875975] May 6, 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 43 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (42 incidents).

How does Forest Hills compare to the rest of Queens?

Forest Hills logged 43 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 (39), Violent Crime (2), 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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