Longwood, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

Updated June 27, 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
775
Trend
Up 18% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1432

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
16983
Citywide (30d)
41016
Longwood share
4.6%

Recent Incidents in Longwood

  1. Violent Crime — Possible Gunshot Detected @ 906 Simpson St (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow5uYVrtUoA65LTRoNe] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Robbery — Police Searching for Two Theft Suspects @ 1150 Intervale Ave (Longwood, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow1qxlGEf-hR6ve-AHK] Jun 26, 2026
  3. 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 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027297] Jun 24, 2026
  4. 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 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027299] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027298] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER CABINET DOOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027293] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027292] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027291] Jun 24, 2026
  9. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2690 Lot 144 [HPD:19027290] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2761 Lot 36 [HPD:19027550] Jun 24, 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 775 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 (9). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1387 incidents).

How does Longwood compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Longwood logged 775 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 (739), Robbery (14), Violent Crime (14).

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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