Is Richmond Hill, Queens Safe in 2026?
Based on 2,937 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 1 shooting incident, and 4,817 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Richmond Hill is below the Queens average for crime and trending safer (15.5% fewer incidents year-over-year).
Richmond Hill is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 69% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 2,937 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
2,937
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
376
858 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 15.5%
15.5% fewer incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 560 | 19.1% |
| harrassment 2 | 506 | 17.2% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 355 | 12.1% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 229 | 7.8% |
| felony assault | 172 | 5.9% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 147 | 5.0% |
| sex crimes | 142 | 4.8% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 140 | 4.8% |
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
3,646
52.1 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
88
1.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
414
5.9 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
669
9.6 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
1,838
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
860
47% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
958
52% of total
How Safe Is Richmond Hill 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 (this page) | 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 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 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 Richmond Hill Safety
Is Richmond Hill safe?
Richmond Hill is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 2,937 crime incidents were recorded, including 1 shooting incident. Richmond Hill is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 69% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 2,937 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Richmond Hill?
The most common crimes in Richmond Hill are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (560 incidents, 19.1% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (506 incidents, 17.2% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (355 incidents, 12.1% of total).
Is Richmond Hill safer than the Queens average?
Richmond Hill is safer than 69% of Queens neighborhoods. It had 39% fewer incidents than the borough average (2,937 vs. a borough average of 4,800).
How has crime changed in Richmond Hill?
Crime in Richmond Hill has improved by 15.5% year-over-year, dropping from 3,477 to 2,937 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Richmond Hill?
311 data shows 3,646 Very High complaints, 88 Low complaints, and 414 Moderate complaints. 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 32.3% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Richmond Hill recorded 1 shooting incident 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 3,646 noise complaints (very high for Queens) and 88 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 69% 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. Richmond Hill ranks at the 69th percentile with 2,937 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 Richmond Hill at night?
Richmond Hill is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 2,937 total crime incidents — 39% 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 Richmond Hill dangerous?
By NYPD data, Richmond Hill is rated "Safer Than Average" — safer than 69% of Queens neighborhoods. 2,937 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 15.5% year-over-year, dropping from 3,477 to 2,937 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill a good place to live?
Richmond Hill scores in the 69th percentile for safety in Queens. Richmond Hill is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 69% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 2,937 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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