Longwood, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

South Bronx neighborhood with the Longwood Historic District's beautiful rowhouses and community gardens amid ongoing revitalization.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
167
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
167

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
5387
Citywide (30d)
13481
Longwood share
3.1%

Recent Incidents in Longwood

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Machete @ 999 Southern Blvd (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-OsID8FeVY9aEsZTrlIj] May 10, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 951 Hoe Ave (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-OsHzr5CDWWXgL0okclH] May 10, 2026
  3. Robbery — Catalytic Converter Stolen @ 1030 Leggett Ave [CZ:-OsHBTLJgspQuU2nJZ44] May 10, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Report of Man Spitting at People on Train @ Simpson St & Westchester Ave (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-OsDJD8gmrxq1iUNqwA5] May 9, 2026
  5. Robbery — Report of Stolen Vehicle @ 899 Westchester Ave (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-Os9tQQMRy-zlSOpktke] May 9, 2026
  6. Robbery — Man Stole Items From Family Dollar @ 867 Longwood Ave [CZ:-Os79up5lQYc6zTrjcVX] May 8, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 981 E 167th St [CZ:-Os0ssm-F57yRomiIU92] May 7, 2026
  8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 883 EAST 165 STREET [311:68902969] May 7, 2026
  9. Violent Crime — Person Assaulted @ 852 E 163rd St (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-OrxRaym5aQowEcC0rbn] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2693 Lot 20 [HPD:18875887] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longwood, The Bronx safe?

Longwood currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 167 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Longwood?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (158 incidents).

How does Longwood compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Longwood logged 167 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Longwood?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (152), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (5).

Is Longwood getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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