Melrose, 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 adjacent to Yankee Stadium with the Hub's commercial corridor and ongoing revitalization along 3rd Avenue.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
1025
Trend
Up 34% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1792

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
16983
Citywide (30d)
41016
Melrose share
6.0%

Recent Incidents in Melrose

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ E 163rd St & 3rd Ave [CZ:-Ow95fNwxpP4qoc4a5C1] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Assault @ Grand Concourse & E 163rd St (Concourse, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow4jzuU4VVrVvCnrzsT] Jun 26, 2026
  3. Robbery — Report of Trio Robbed Person, One Displayed Machete @ Webster Ave & E 167th St (South Bronx, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow05pCfH1E5QpjyzeMg] Jun 25, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 3218 3rd Ave (South Bronx, Bronx) [CZ:-OvxUbjMunePtVV4pCIN] Jun 25, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ E 164th St & Grand Concourse (Concourse, Bronx) [CZ:-OvxNzEzqYCiIzdJvQl5] Jun 25, 2026
  6. Robbery — Attempted Bank Robbery by Man on Moped @ 260 E 161st St (Concourse, Bronx) [CZ:-Ovvap4ghGnB3B9YelWS] Jun 24, 2026
  7. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Gun Brandished From Vehicle @ 230 E 160th St (South Bronx, Bronx) [CZ:-OvvRBYlEfBebP3s1zEj] Jun 24, 2026
  8. 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 METAL SADDLE AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING @ Block 2429 Lot 19 [HPD:19028202] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLIES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR ( FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE DOOR) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2448 Lot 16 [HPD:19028743] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINKING SUB PLYWOOD FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2448 Lot 16 [HPD:19027306] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melrose, The Bronx safe?

Melrose currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 1025 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Melrose?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (15). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1737 incidents).

How does Melrose compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Melrose logged 1025 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Melrose?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (977), Violent Crime (30), Robbery (14).

Is Melrose 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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