Fordham, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Home to Fordham University with a bustling commercial strip along Fordham Road, the Bronx's main shopping corridor.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
1321
Trend
Down 3% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
3770

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
17793
Citywide (30d)
42098
Fordham share
7.4%

Recent Incidents in Fordham

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365687] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365685] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365684] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365683] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH, SPRING BALANCE AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365682] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365681] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365680] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365679] Nov 9, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365678] Nov 9, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SILICONE CAULK AT TILES AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3214 Lot 86 [HPD:19365677] Nov 9, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham, The Bronx safe?

Fordham currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 1321 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Fordham?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (3756 incidents).

How does Fordham compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Fordham logged 1321 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Fordham?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (1318), Drug Activity (1), homeless (1).

Is Fordham getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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