Is Rego Park, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,250 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 0 shooting incidents, and 2,730 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Rego Park is below the Queens average for crime and trending safer (12.6% fewer incidents year-over-year).
Rego Park is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 74% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,250 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
1,250
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
198
350 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 12.6%
12.6% fewer incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 399 | 31.9% |
| harrassment 2 | 195 | 15.6% |
| grand larceny | 125 | 10.0% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 110 | 8.8% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 79 | 6.3% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 68 | 5.4% |
| burglary | 53 | 4.2% |
| felony assault | 41 | 3.3% |
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
1,080
30.9 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
85
2.4 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
128
3.7 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
1,437
41.1 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
278
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
74
27% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
200
72% of total
How Safe Is Rego Park 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 (this page) | 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 Rego Park.
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 Rego Park 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 Rego Park Safety
Is Rego Park safe?
Rego Park is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,250 crime incidents were recorded, including 0 shooting incidents. Rego Park is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 74% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,250 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Rego Park?
The most common crimes in Rego Park are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (399 incidents, 31.9% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (195 incidents, 15.6% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (125 incidents, 10% of total).
Is Rego Park safer than the Queens average?
Rego Park is safer than 74% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 48% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,250 vs. a borough average of 2,400).
How has crime changed in Rego Park?
Crime in Rego Park has improved by 12.6% year-over-year, dropping from 1,430 to 1,250 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Rego Park?
311 data shows 1,080 Very High complaints, 85 Low complaints, and 128 Low complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Rego Park safe at night?
Night safety in Rego Park varies by block. About 27.2% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Rego Park recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Rego Park safe for families?
For families considering Rego Park: the neighborhood recorded 1,080 noise complaints (very high for Queens) and 85 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 74% 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. Rego Park ranks at the 74th percentile with 1,250 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 Rego Park at night?
Rego Park is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 1,250 total crime incidents — 48% 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 Rego Park dangerous?
By NYPD data, Rego Park is rated "Safer Than Average" — safer than 74% of Queens neighborhoods. 1,250 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 12.6% year-over-year, dropping from 1,430 to 1,250 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 Rego Park 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 Rego Park a good place to live?
Rego Park scores in the 74th percentile for safety in Queens. Rego Park is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 74% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,250 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 Rego Park to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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