Is Ridgewood, Queens Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Ridgewood has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods, or 42.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Queens. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 2,841 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (2,714 vs 2,841). 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 8,059 quality-of-life complaints in Ridgewood. Ridgewood is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 2,841 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 Ridgewood?
Ridgewood recorded 2,841 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (66,402 residents) that is 42.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. Of those, 960 were felonies and 267 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.
Ridgewood Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
2,841
Past 12 months · 42.8 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
3
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
267
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 4.7%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 66,402 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Ridgewood
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 525 | 18.5% |
| harrassment 2 | 390 | 13.7% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 355 | 12.5% |
| grand larceny | 238 | 8.4% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 161 | 5.7% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 157 | 5.5% |
| felony assault | 143 | 5.0% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 118 | 4.2% |
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 (66,402 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
5,668
85.4 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
281
4.2 per 1,000 residents
High
Sanitation Issues
913
13.7 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Heat/Hot Water
1,197
18.0 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
1,493
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
703
47% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
781
52% of total
How Safe Is Ridgewood 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 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's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 66,402) 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 Ridgewood'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 Ridgewood Safety
Is Ridgewood safe?
Ridgewood has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods, or 42.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Queens. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 2,841 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (2,714 vs 2,841). 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 Ridgewood?
Ridgewood recorded 2,841 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (66,402 residents) that is 42.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. Of those, 960 were felonies and 267 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 Ridgewood?
The most common crimes in Ridgewood are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (525 incidents, 18.5% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (390 incidents, 13.7% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (355 incidents, 12.5% of total).
Is Ridgewood safer than the Queens average?
Ridgewood has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 15% fewer incidents than the borough average (2,841 vs. a borough average of 3,339 for a neighborhood of the same population, 66,402 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 42.8 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Ridgewood?
Crime in Ridgewood has remained stable year-over-year (2,714 vs 2,841 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Ridgewood?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 5,668 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 281 rodent complaints (high) and 913 sanitation complaints (very high). 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 Ridgewood safe at night?
Night safety in Ridgewood varies by block. About 39.7% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Ridgewood recorded 3 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 5,668 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 281 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% 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. Ridgewood has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods, with 2,841 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 Ridgewood at night?
Ridgewood is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 3 shooting incidents and 2,841 total crime incidents — 15% 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 Ridgewood dangerous?
By NYPD data, Ridgewood is rated "Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. 2,841 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (2,714 vs 2,841 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood a good place to live?
Ridgewood is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Queens neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 2,841 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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