Mott Haven, The Bronx Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

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

South Bronx waterfront neighborhood experiencing rapid development with new luxury buildings, brewery districts, and proximity to Yankee Stadium and the Bruckner corridor.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 182
• Violent Crime: 28
• Robbery: 22
• Agitator / Disturbance: 5
• Drug Activity: 2
• homeless: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 26 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 46 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 989 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 28 incidents

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Recent Incidents in Mott Haven

1. Robbery — Man Stole Motorcycle @ 105 Willis Ave [CZ:-OzlLeLD3WLkUYh01_zh] Aug 11, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 181 Grand Concourse (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-Ozc09FQx1prfK5CS1ky] Aug 9, 2026
3. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Acting Erratically, Yelling at Workers @ E 138th St & Grand Concourse [CZ:-OzaMVovp1DP2fnBpdBa] Aug 9, 2026
4. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing Woman @ E 149th St & 3rd Ave [CZ:-OzWRfo8_Q-6fCpDGvDW] Aug 8, 2026
5. Robbery — Report of Man Robbed Person at Knifepoint @ 2640 3rd Ave (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-OzVCohQTnwN6wd23I70] Aug 8, 2026
6. Robbery — Black Yamaha Motorcycle Stolen @ 2882 3rd Ave [CZ:-OzTvZtQZrDh_WnfRTa-] Aug 8, 2026
7. Robbery — Man Stealing Service at 138th Street Station @ E 138th St & Grand Concourse (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-OzTfhi0ysKixHqiQpYy] Aug 8, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BROKEN 9TH METAL TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT 4TH STORY OF FIRE ESCAPE AT EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 2330 Lot 51 [HPD:19120581] Aug 7, 2026
9. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing Customers at 3rd Avenue–149th Street Station @ E 149th St & 3rd Ave [CZ:-OzM6CqBPkI1BRIB2XA5] Aug 6, 2026
10. Violent Crime — Two Men Fighting at Train Station @ E 138th St & Grand Concourse (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-OzKCJy2FI8Wb6qdS9n_] Aug 6, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• South Bronx F
• Hunts Point F
• Concourse F
• Port Morris D

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott Haven, The Bronx safe?

Mott Haven currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 240 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Mott Haven?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (26). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (989 incidents).

How does Mott Haven compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Mott Haven logged 240 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Mott Haven?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (182), Violent Crime (28), Robbery (22).

Is Mott Haven 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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