Ridgewood, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Quiet, affordable Queens neighborhood on the Brooklyn border with well-preserved brick rowhouses, family-owned delis, and a growing bar scene along Myrtle-Wyckoff.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
93
Trend
Down 49% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
349

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
3281
Citywide (30d)
38725
Ridgewood share
2.8%

Recent Incidents in Ridgewood

  1. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3473 Lot 47 [HPD:19233401] Sep 21, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232293] Sep 20, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232292] Sep 20, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232291] Sep 20, 2026
  5. 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232290] Sep 20, 2026
  6. 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232289] Sep 20, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232288] Sep 20, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH AT BATHTUB BY THE METHOD OF REGLAZING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232287] Sep 20, 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232285] Sep 20, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR RUBBER DOOR GASKET SEAL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3470 Lot 52 [HPD:19232284] Sep 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgewood, Queens safe?

Ridgewood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 93 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Ridgewood?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (341 incidents).

How does Ridgewood compare to the rest of Queens?

Ridgewood logged 93 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Ridgewood?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (92), homeless (1).

Is Ridgewood 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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