Updated August 12, 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.
Violent Crime — Report of Assault with Weapon @ 18-15 Summerfield St (Ridgewood, Queens) [CZ:-OznAvIY73pt3EqGUm_k] Aug 11, 2026
Robbery — Report of Five Men Beat Up, Robbed Man @ 21-31 Harman St (Ridgewood, Queens) [CZ:-OzaTCXdG9n579UTWNo6] Aug 9, 2026
Robbery — Report of Person Robbed @ 686 Seneca Ave [CZ:-OzVIY_sO3yQOM5Qgcgl] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF DOORS AND TV DEVICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119531] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119530] Aug 6, 2026
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 SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119529] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119526] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND STORAGE BOXS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119532] Aug 6, 2026
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 DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3512 Lot 24 [HPD:19119527] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BASEME, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3589 Lot 16 [HPD:19118311] Aug 5, 2026
Ridgewood currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 44 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (366 incidents).
How does Ridgewood compare to the rest of Queens?
Ridgewood logged 44 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 (36), Robbery (5), Violent Crime (3).
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.