Is The Rockaways & Broad Channel Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 3,164 crimes were reported near the center of The Rockaways & Broad Channel — about 100.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7. There are also 13,441 open building violations on record nearby.
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By the numbers · The Rockaways & Broad Channel
3,164
Crimes (12 mo)
+51%vs city rate (100.9 vs 66.7 per 1k)
13,441
Open violations
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average New York community district.
Incident map · The Rockaways & Broad Channel
Breakdown · The Rockaways & Broad Channel
Most common crimes in The Rockaways & Broad Channel
Harrassment 2
685
Petit Larceny
612
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
367
Criminal Mischief & Related Of
209
Felony Assault
208
Other
1,083
Show all 37 types
Harrassment 2685
Petit Larceny612
Assault 3 & Related Offenses367
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Questions about The Rockaways & Broad Channel
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in The Rockaways & Broad Channel?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 3,164 crimes were reported near the center of The Rockaways & Broad Channel — about 100.9 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7.
How do I check crime at a specific The Rockaways & Broad Channel address?
Enter any The Rockaways & Broad Channel address in the search box above to see block-level crime, violations for that exact location — free.
Where does this The Rockaways & Broad Channel safety data come from?
Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of The Rockaways & Broad Channel (the crime and permit datasets aren't tagged by Community District, so we use a consistent radius), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to the average New York community district. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the The Rockaways & Broad Channel Community District; figures cover a half-mile around the center. Search an address for block-level detail.
Criminal Mischief & Related Of
209
Felony Assault208
Miscellaneous Penal Law164
Other Offenses Related To Theft131
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &106
Grand Larceny102
Vehicle And Traffic Laws84
Offenses Against Public Admini79
Dangerous Weapons66
Robbery62
Dangerous Drugs49
Burglary49
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving34
Other State Laws27
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle20
Theft-Fraud17
Forgery14
Criminal Trespass13
Frauds9
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle8
Administrative Code8
Offenses Against The Person7
Possession Of Stolen Property6
Offenses Involving Fraud6
Kidnapping & Related Offenses4
Other State Laws (Non Penal Law)4
Child Abandonment/Non Support 13
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law3
Cannabis Related Offenses2
Arson2
Escape 31
Murder & Non-Negl. Manslaughter1
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle1
Offenses Against Public Safety1
Building violation types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous
6,150
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous
2,425
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous
2,005
Hpd Class I — Informational
1,083
Dob Safety: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Not Filed
500
Other
1,278
Show all 31 types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous6,150
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous2,425
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous2,005
Hpd Class I — Informational1,083
Dob Safety: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Not Filed500
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed304
Dob Safety: Boiler Annual Inspection Not Filed210
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Correction Not Filed145
Dob Safety: Low-Pressure Boiler External Inspection Correction Not Filed118
Dob Safety: Ftc-Aeu-Haz75
Dob Safety: Elevator Periodic Test Correction Not Filed72
Dob Safety: Energy Benchmarking Report Not Filed62
Dob Safety: Local Law 97 Emissions Report Not Filed53
Dob Safety: High-Pressure Boiler Inspection Not Filed51
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Violation35
Dob Safety: Ll108129
Dob Safety: Acc126
Dob Safety: Energy Efficiency Grade Not Displayed21
Dob Safety: Energy Audit Or Retro-Commissioning Not Filed20
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection Report Not Filed19
Dob Safety: Dq-En-Bench14
Dob Safety: Ftf-En-Ll973214
Dob Safety: Structurally Compromised Building Report Not Filed4
Dob Safety: Ftc-Be-Int-Hp4
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection: Unsafe Condition Reported4
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 5 Violation3
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Not Filed1
Dob Safety: Ftc-Fc-Unsafe1
Dob Safety: Fispfcs1
Dob Safety: Ftc-Be-Ext-Hp1
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection (Fisp) Unsafe/No Report Filed1
Is The Rockaways & Broad Channel, Queens Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data