Is Glendale, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,138 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 0 shooting incidents, and 2,103 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Glendale is below the Queens average for crime and trending safer (15.4% fewer incidents year-over-year).
Glendale is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 76% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,138 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers December 2024 – December 2025 (12 months) · Source: NYPD CompStat & NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated April 26, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
1,138
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
190
433 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 15.4%
15.4% fewer incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 232 | 20.4% |
| harrassment 2 | 211 | 18.5% |
| grand larceny | 119 | 10.5% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 118 | 10.4% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 85 | 7.5% |
| grand larceny of motor vehicle | 75 | 6.6% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 71 | 6.2% |
| felony assault | 53 | 4.7% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months.
Noise Complaints
1,460
41.7 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
168
4.8 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
266
7.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
209
6.0 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
246
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
118
48% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
127
52% of total
How Safe Is Glendale Compared to Other Queens Neighborhoods?
Queens Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Neck | 622 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 87% |
| Middle Village | 965 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 80% |
| Fresh Meadows | 982 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 80% |
| Kew Gardens | 988 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 79% |
| Whitestone | 1,003 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 79% |
| Jamaica Estates | 1,008 | 2 | Much Safer Than Average | 79% |
| Glendale (this page) | 1,138 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 76% |
| Bayside | 1,182 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 75% |
| Rego Park | 1,250 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 74% |
| Howard Beach | 1,251 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 74% |
| Ozone Park | 2,378 | 4 | Safer Than Average | 74% |
| Richmond Hill | 2,937 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| College Point | 1,491 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| Maspeth | 1,639 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 66% |
| Briarwood | 1,615 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 66% |
| Woodside | 1,767 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 63% |
| Sunnyside | 2,308 | 0 | Average | 52% |
| Long Island City | 2,523 | 0 | Average | 47% |
| Astoria | 4,862 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Corona | 2,673 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Ridgewood | 2,735 | 2 | Higher Than Average | 43% |
| Rockaway Beach | 2,770 | 10 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Forest Hills | 3,877 | 1 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Flushing | 4,843 | 3 | High Activity Area | 0% |
| Jackson Heights | 5,229 | 0 | High Activity Area | 0% |
| Elmhurst | 6,283 | 2 | High Activity Area | 0% |
| Jamaica | 11,940 | 10 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page are sourced directly from the NYPD CompStat database via NYC Open Data. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Glendale.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Glendale only against other NTAs within Queens, so scores are borough-relative rather than city-wide.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale Safety
Is Glendale safe?
Glendale is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — Top 25% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,138 crime incidents were recorded, including 0 shooting incidents. Glendale is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 76% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,138 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Glendale?
The most common crimes in Glendale are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (232 incidents, 20.4% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (211 incidents, 18.5% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (119 incidents, 10.5% of total).
Is Glendale safer than the Queens average?
Glendale is safer than 76% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 53% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,138 vs. a borough average of 2,400).
How has crime changed in Glendale?
Crime in Glendale has improved by 15.4% year-over-year, dropping from 1,345 to 1,138 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Glendale?
311 data shows 1,460 Very High complaints, 168 Low complaints, and 266 Moderate complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Glendale safe at night?
Night safety in Glendale varies by block. About 37.1% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Glendale recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Glendale safe for families?
For families considering Glendale: the neighborhood recorded 1,460 noise complaints (very high for Queens) and 168 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 76% of Queens neighborhoods, which is above average. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Queens?
Safety varies across Queens neighborhoods. Glendale ranks at the 76th percentile with 1,138 incidents. Compare all Queens neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see how each ranks by total crime, shootings, and borough percentile. All data is sourced from NYPD CompStat.
Can you walk around Glendale at night?
Glendale is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 1,138 total crime incidents — 53% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Glendale dangerous?
By NYPD data, Glendale is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — safer than 76% of Queens neighborhoods. 1,138 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 15.4% year-over-year, dropping from 1,345 to 1,138 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building to weight NYPD incidents within a 250-meter radius.
What parts of Glendale should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Glendale a good place to live?
Glendale scores in the 76th percentile for safety in Queens. Glendale is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 76% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,138 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Glendale to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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