Ridgewood, Queens Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
199
Trend
Up 29% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
353

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Queens (30d)
4090
Citywide (30d)
41016
Ridgewood share
4.9%

Recent Incidents in Ridgewood

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Performing Lewd Acts at Train Station Entrance @ 66-99 Fresh Pond Rd (Ridgewood, Queens) [CZ:-Ow9rRatiUmFrbMdM9rR] Jun 27, 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3407 Lot 19 [HPD:19029386] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 3457 Lot 57 [HPD:19029409] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER ESCUTCHEON PLATES AT RISERS AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3457 Lot 57 [HPD:19029408] Jun 24, 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 ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3457 Lot 57 [HPD:19029407] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WAISTLINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3457 Lot 57 [HPD:19029406] Jun 24, 2026
  7. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3466 Lot 46 [HPD:19024074] Jun 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH SPRING BALANCE AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3466 Lot 46 [HPD:19024073] Jun 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3466 Lot 46 [HPD:19024072] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3466 Lot 46 [HPD:19024071] Jun 23, 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 199 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (346 incidents).

How does Ridgewood compare to the rest of Queens?

Ridgewood logged 199 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 (193), Robbery (3), Violent Crime (2).

Is Ridgewood 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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