Updated June 27, 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.
Robbery — Person Stole Items From Work Truck @ 149 Grand Concourse (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow9TIGD_SIrJlxekQdm] Jun 27, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 540 E 142nd St [CZ:-Ow7Fg2REULpeLspkIYl] Jun 27, 2026
Robbery — Report of Two Men Robbed Person at Gunpoint @ 322 Grand Concourse (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow07NZeH98cefVrowz7] Jun 25, 2026
Robbery — Man Robbed @ E 149th St & 3rd Ave (Melrose, Bronx) [CZ:-OvoXntNRHVCcsw9RpJC] Jun 23, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected on Rooftop @ 531 Bergen Ave (Mott Haven, Bronx) [CZ:-OvmlZ3z6aCzK4YPZnzb] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE @ Block 2329 Lot 70 [HPD:19024421] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SLIDE BOLT CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED AT APARTMENT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2329 Lot 70 [HPD:19024420] Jun 23, 2026
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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2329 Lot 70 [HPD:19024419] Jun 23, 2026
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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2329 Lot 70 [HPD:19024418] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2329 Lot 70 [HPD:19024417] Jun 23, 2026
Mott Haven currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 440 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (14). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (716 incidents).
How does Mott Haven compare to the rest of The Bronx?
Mott Haven logged 440 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 (392), Violent Crime (28), Robbery (13).
Is Mott Haven getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.