Fresh Meadows, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

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

Quiet, residential neighborhood with strong public schools, Cunningham Park, and a diverse community of families.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
40
Trend
Down 34% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
137

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3940
Citywide (30d)
34125
Fresh Meadows share
1.0%

Recent Incidents in Fresh Meadows

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN AND ELEVATED WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120182] Aug 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN AND ELEVATED WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120181] Aug 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120187] Aug 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120186] Aug 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120185] Aug 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR SADDLE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120184] Aug 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 7117 Lot 6 [HPD:19120183] Aug 6, 2026
  8. Robbery — Person Robbed @ Horace Harding Expy & 188th St (Fresh Meadows, Queens) [CZ:-OzEZjA8Pj4H6j7KaPa1] Aug 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''189-04'' @ Block 71 Jul 27, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''189-04'' @ Block 7117 Lot 3 [HPD:19106537] Jul 27, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresh Meadows, Queens safe?

Fresh Meadows currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 40 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Fresh Meadows?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (135 incidents).

How does Fresh Meadows compare to the rest of Queens?

Fresh Meadows logged 40 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Fresh Meadows?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (39), Robbery (1).

Is Fresh Meadows 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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