Is Ridgewood, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 2,735 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 2 shooting incidents, and 8,618 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Ridgewood is above the Queens average for crime with stable incident levels year-over-year.
Ridgewood is considered higher than average, ranking safer than 43% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 2,735 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 18, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
2,735
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
455
967 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 2.7%
No significant change
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 472 | 17.3% |
| harrassment 2 | 415 | 15.2% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 339 | 12.4% |
| grand larceny | 214 | 7.8% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 165 | 6.0% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 138 | 5.0% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 134 | 4.9% |
| felony assault | 126 | 4.6% |
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
5,936
169.6 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
448
12.8 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
972
27.8 per 1,000 residents
High
Heat/Hot Water
1,262
36.1 per 1,000 residents
Very High
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
1,563
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
742
47% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
810
52% of total
How Safe Is Ridgewood 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 Ridgewood.
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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Safety
Is Ridgewood safe?
Ridgewood is rated "Higher Than Average" — Above-average incident activity. Over the past 12 months, 2,735 crime incidents were recorded, including 2 shooting incidents. Ridgewood is considered higher than average, ranking safer than 43% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 2,735 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Ridgewood?
The most common crimes in Ridgewood are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (472 incidents, 17.3% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (415 incidents, 15.2% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (339 incidents, 12.4% of total).
Is Ridgewood safer than the Queens average?
Ridgewood is safer than 43% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 14% more incidents than the borough average (2,735 vs. a borough average of 2,400).
How has crime changed in Ridgewood?
Crime in Ridgewood has remained stable year-over-year (2,664 vs 2,735 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Ridgewood?
311 data shows 5,936 Very High complaints, 448 Moderate complaints, and 972 High complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Ridgewood safe at night?
Night safety in Ridgewood varies by block. About 42% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Ridgewood recorded 2 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Ridgewood safe for families?
For families considering Ridgewood: the neighborhood recorded 5,936 noise complaints (very high for Queens) and 448 rodent reports. It ranks in the 43th percentile for safety in Queens. 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. Ridgewood ranks at the 43th percentile with 2,735 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 Ridgewood at night?
Ridgewood is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 2,735 total crime incidents — 14% 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 Ridgewood dangerous?
By NYPD data, Ridgewood is rated "Higher Than Average" — safer than 43% of Queens neighborhoods. 2,735 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (2,664 vs 2,735 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood a good place to live?
Ridgewood scores in the 43th percentile for safety in Queens. Ridgewood is considered higher than average, ranking safer than 43% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 2,735 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 Ridgewood to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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