Is Richmond Hill, Queens Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Richmond Hill has a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods, or 50.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Queens. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 2,956 NYPD complaint records and 2 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 7.8% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
Over the same 12 months, 311 logged 4,788 quality-of-life complaints in Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 2,956 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 14, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill recorded 2,956 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (58,241 residents) that is 50.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. Of those, 926 were felonies and 271 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
Richmond Hill Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
2,956
Past 12 months · 50.8 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
271
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 7.8%
7.8% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 58,241 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Richmond Hill
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 524 | 17.7% |
| harrassment 2 | 504 | 17.1% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 366 | 12.4% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 211 | 7.1% |
| felony assault | 183 | 6.2% |
| sex crimes | 174 | 5.9% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 153 | 5.2% |
| grand larceny | 131 | 4.4% |
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. Rates use the 2020 Census population (58,241 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
3,520
60.4 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
68
1.2 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
484
8.3 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
716
12.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
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
1,766
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
885
50% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
874
49% of total
How Safe Is Richmond Hill Compared to Other Queens Neighborhoods?
Queens Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Neck | 575 | 22.8 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 100% |
| Middle Village | 1,001 | 29 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 96% |
| Glendale | 1,077 | 30.7 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 92% |
| Bayside | 1,183 | 33.2 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 88% |
| Woodside | 1,796 | 33.8 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 85% |
| Kew Gardens | 846 | 34.7 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Whitestone | 1,028 | 36.2 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 77% |
| Corona | 2,829 | 38.3 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 73% |
| Fresh Meadows | 907 | 38.7 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| Briarwood | 1,522 | 38.7 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 65% |
| Maspeth | 1,723 | 39.8 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Rego Park | 1,273 | 41.4 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 58% |
| Astoria | 5,032 | 41.5 | 2 | Average | 54% |
| Forest Hills | 3,760 | 42.3 | 1 | Average | 50% |
| Howard Beach | 1,164 | 42.6 | 0 | Average | 46% |
| Jamaica Estates | 1,005 | 42.6 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Ridgewood | 2,841 | 42.8 | 3 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Sunnyside | 2,316 | 44.3 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 35% |
| Ozone Park | 2,420 | 47.6 | 4 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| College Point | 1,604 | 47.7 | 3 | Higher Than Average | 27% |
| Jackson Heights | 5,014 | 49.2 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 23% |
| Richmond Hill (this page) | 2,956 | 50.8 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Elmhurst | 6,122 | 56.8 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 15% |
| Rockaway Beach | 2,669 | 64.5 | 9 | Much Higher Than Average | 12% |
| Flushing | 4,537 | 64.9 | 1 | High Activity Area | 8% |
| Long Island City | 2,587 | 80.3 | 0 | High Activity Area | 4% |
| Jamaica | 12,034 | 114.2 | 13 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. 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 Richmond Hill.
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 Richmond Hill's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 58,241) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Queens, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Richmond Hill's population.
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 Richmond Hill Safety
Is Richmond Hill safe?
Richmond Hill has a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods, or 50.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Queens. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 2,956 NYPD complaint records and 2 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 7.8% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
What is the crime rate in Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill recorded 2,956 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (58,241 residents) that is 50.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. Of those, 926 were felonies and 271 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
What are the most common crimes in Richmond Hill?
The most common crimes in Richmond Hill are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (524 incidents, 17.7% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (504 incidents, 17.1% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (366 incidents, 12.4% of total).
Is Richmond Hill safer than the Queens average?
Richmond Hill has a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 1% more incidents than the borough average (2,956 vs. a borough average of 2,929 for a neighborhood of the same population, 58,241 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 50.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Richmond Hill?
Crime in Richmond Hill has improved by 7.8% year-over-year, dropping from 3,206 to 2,956 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Richmond Hill?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 3,520 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 68 rodent complaints (low) and 484 sanitation complaints (moderate). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Richmond Hill safe at night?
Night safety in Richmond Hill varies by block. About 32.1% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Richmond Hill recorded 2 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Richmond Hill safe for families?
For families considering Richmond Hill: the neighborhood recorded 3,520 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 68 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. 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. Richmond Hill has a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods, with 2,956 incidents. Compare all Queens neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Richmond Hill at night?
Richmond Hill is classified as "Much Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 2,956 total crime incidents — 1% more 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 Richmond Hill dangerous?
By NYPD data, Richmond Hill is rated "Much Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. 2,956 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 7.8% year-over-year, dropping from 3,206 to 2,956 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Richmond Hill should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m 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 Richmond Hill a good place to live?
Richmond Hill is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 19% of Queens neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 2,956 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 Richmond Hill to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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