Richmond Hill, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
66
Trend
Down 53% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
327

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4445
Citywide (30d)
42098
Richmond Hill share
1.5%

Recent Incidents in Richmond Hill

  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 SIGN POSTED INFORMATION MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 9332 Lot 20 [HPD:19360236] Nov 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 9457 Lot 32 [HPD:19360357] Nov 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 9457 Lot 32 [HPD:19360356] Nov 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYLY FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 9457 Lot 32 [HPD:19360354] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT INSTALLED ON METAL SECURITY GATE, BUILDING FRONT , 1st STORY @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352925] Nov 4, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES, BUILDING ENTRANCE TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352919] Nov 4, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352918] Nov 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352917] Nov 4, 2026
  9. 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 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352916] Nov 4, 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 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 9454 Lot 1 [HPD:19352915] Nov 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond Hill, Queens safe?

Richmond Hill currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 66 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Richmond Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (327). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (327 incidents).

How does Richmond Hill compare to the rest of Queens?

Richmond Hill logged 66 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Richmond Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (66).

Is Richmond Hill 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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