Kew Gardens, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Residential neighborhood with Tudor-style homes, Queens Criminal Court complex, and proximity to Forest Park.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
113
Trend
Down 32% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
441

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4445
Citywide (30d)
42098
Kew Gardens share
2.5%

Recent Incidents in Kew Gardens

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3321 Lot 43 [HPD:19360755] Nov 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM SIGN POSTED INFORMATION MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 9332 Lot 20 [HPD:19360236] Nov 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 8P, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 3359 Lot 23 [HPD:19358555] Nov 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH, AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 8P, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 3359 Lot 23 [HPD:19358554] Nov 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 8P, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 3359 Lot 23 [HPD:19358553] Nov 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9231 Lot 7502 [HPD:19355696] Nov 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9231 Lot 7502 [HPD:19355695] Nov 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9231 Lot 7502 [HPD:19355694] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 5, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9231 Lot 7502 [HPD:19355693] Nov 5, 2026
  10. 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 C3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9231 Lot 7502 [HPD:19355692] Nov 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kew Gardens, Queens safe?

Kew Gardens currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 113 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Kew Gardens?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (441). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (441 incidents).

How does Kew Gardens compare to the rest of Queens?

Kew Gardens logged 113 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Kew Gardens?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (113).

Is Kew Gardens 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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