Is it okay to walk in Elmhurst, New York City?

Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

High for New York City

Reported crime around the center of Elmhurst is higher than in 91% of areas in New York City, taking into account how many people are usually around. 796 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Elmhurst.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of New York City
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	High	higher than in 93% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 68% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 65% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 69% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): High, higher than in 89% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): High, higher than in 93% of areas.

Most reports here are from 8pm–9pm.

What gets reported here

Sexual assault: 251 (32%)
Simple assault: 180 (23%)
Theft: 88 (11%)
Robbery: 48 (6%)
Vandalism: 38 (5%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around Elmhurst

The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.

LeFrak City Moderate
Corona Moderate
Corona Plaza Moderate
Rego Park Low
Middle Village Very low
Jackson Heights High
Woodside Low
East Elmhurst Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within New York City. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.