Howard Beach, Queens Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Waterfront community on Jamaica Bay with the AirTrain JFK connection, Gateway National Recreation Area access, and Italian-American dining.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
2
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
2

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
1413
Citywide (30d)
13481
Howard Beach share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Howard Beach

  1. Robbery — Two Men Robbed Woman @ 162-23 99th St (Howard Beach, Queens) [CZ:-OrmAX0GX_QLjDcTmgRJ] May 4, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST WINDOW LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 317, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 11588 Lot 75 [HPD:18849644] May 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard Beach, Queens safe?

Howard Beach currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 2 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Howard Beach?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Morning (6am–12pm) sees the most activity (1 incidents).

How does Howard Beach compare to the rest of Queens?

Howard Beach logged 2 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Howard Beach?

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

Is Howard Beach 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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