Riverdale, The Bronx Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Affluent, leafy northwest Bronx neighborhood overlooking the Hudson, with Wave Hill gardens, top private schools, and a suburban feel within the city.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
32
Trend
Down 16% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
110

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
14857
Citywide (30d)
38725
Riverdale share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Riverdale

  1. 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 AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 7th STORY, SECTION ''L-U'' @ Block 5920 Lot 687 [HPD:19239520] Sep 23, 2026
  2. 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 AT STAIRCASE DOOR ''C'' AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''L-U'' @ Block 5920 Lot 687 [HPD:19239517] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT STAIRCASE ''D'' AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 7th STORY @ Block 5920 Lot 687 [HPD:19239515] Sep 23, 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 5906 Lot 339 [HPD:19239863] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR LOOSE AND UNKEYED AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''A-G'' @ Block 5799 Lot 73 [HPD:19243252] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10J, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 5912 Lot 91 [HPD:19236886] Sep 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 10J, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' @ Block 5912 Lot 91 [HPD:19236884] Sep 22, 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 LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 5781 Lot 1100 [HPD:19225464] Sep 17, 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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5781 Lot 1100 [HPD:19225463] Sep 17, 2026
  10. 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 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5781 Lot 1100 [HPD:19225462] Sep 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverdale, The Bronx safe?

Riverdale currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 32 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Riverdale?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (109 incidents).

How does Riverdale compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Riverdale logged 32 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Riverdale?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (32).

Is Riverdale 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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