Is Whitestone, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,003 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 1 shooting incident, and 1,106 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Whitestone is below the Queens average for crime with incidents trending upward (28.6% increase year-over-year).
Whitestone is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 79% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 1,003 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
1,003
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
117
362 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↑ 28.6%
28.6% more incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 185 | 18.4% |
| harrassment 2 | 140 | 14.0% |
| offenses involving fraud | 95 | 9.5% |
| grand larceny of motor vehicle | 94 | 9.4% |
| grand larceny | 90 | 9.0% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 60 | 6.0% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 60 | 6.0% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 56 | 5.6% |
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
819
23.4 per 1,000 residents
High
Rodent Reports
44
1.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
122
3.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
121
3.5 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
191
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
46
24% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
144
75% of total
How Safe Is Whitestone 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 Whitestone.
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 Whitestone 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 Whitestone Safety
Is Whitestone safe?
Whitestone is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — Top 25% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,003 crime incidents were recorded, including 1 shooting incident. Whitestone is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 79% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 1,003 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Whitestone?
The most common crimes in Whitestone are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (185 incidents, 18.4% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (140 incidents, 14% of total); 3. OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD (95 incidents, 9.5% of total).
Is Whitestone safer than the Queens average?
Whitestone is safer than 79% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 58% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,003 vs. a borough average of 2,400).
How has crime changed in Whitestone?
Crime in Whitestone has worsened by 28.6% year-over-year, rising from 780 to 1,003 incidents. The trend is classified as "worsening."
What do 311 complaints say about Whitestone?
311 data shows 819 High complaints, 44 Low complaints, and 122 Low complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Whitestone safe at night?
Night safety in Whitestone varies by block. About 46.5% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Whitestone recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Whitestone safe for families?
For families considering Whitestone: the neighborhood recorded 819 noise complaints (high for Queens) and 44 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 79% 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. Whitestone ranks at the 79th percentile with 1,003 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 Whitestone at night?
Whitestone is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 1,003 total crime incidents — 58% 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 Whitestone dangerous?
By NYPD data, Whitestone is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — safer than 79% of Queens neighborhoods. 1,003 crime incidents over 12 months, worsened by 28.6% year-over-year, rising from 780 to 1,003 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 Whitestone 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 Whitestone a good place to live?
Whitestone scores in the 79th percentile for safety in Queens. Whitestone is considered much safer than average, ranking safer than 79% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 1,003 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 Whitestone to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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