Pelham Bay, The Bronx Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Home to the Bronx's largest park (Pelham Bay Park), Orchard Beach, and City Island — a suburban oasis within NYC.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
12
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
12

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
5387
Citywide (30d)
13481
Pelham Bay share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Pelham Bay

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Five Gunshots Fired @ 1730 Mulford Ave [CZ:-OsGIFGY_4vfPY2hVzHc] May 10, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Possible Gunshots Detected @ 1325 Morris Park Ave (Morris Park, Bronx) [CZ:-Os87Zqe3YrreQamkHef] May 8, 2026
  3. Robbery — Two Men Stole Items From Store, Fled Toward Train Station @ 1710 Crosby Ave (Pelham Bay, Bronx) [CZ:-Os6rPNapoJRGvdpnrhs] May 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852285] May 5, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852284] May 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852283] May 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CRACKED CHIPPING VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852282] May 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PROTRUDING NAIL HEADS AT WOODEN FLOOR CREATING A CUT HAZARD IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852281] May 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852280] May 5, 2026
  10. 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 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4163 Lot 10 [HPD:18852279] May 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelham Bay, The Bronx safe?

Pelham Bay currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 12 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Pelham Bay?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (9 incidents).

How does Pelham Bay compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Pelham Bay logged 12 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Pelham Bay?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (9), Violent Crime (2), Robbery (1).

Is Pelham Bay 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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