Riverdale, The Bronx Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
7
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
7

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
5387
Citywide (30d)
13481
Riverdale share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Riverdale

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5779 Lot 810 [HPD:18852700] May 5, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5779 Lot 810 [HPD:18852699] May 5, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5779 Lot 810 [HPD:18852697] May 5, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5779 Lot 810 [HPD:18852696] May 5, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5779 Lot 810 [HPD:18852695] May 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT May 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLT AT FIRE DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH @ Block 5781 Lot 1100 [HPD:18828587] Apr 28, 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 7 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, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (7 incidents).

How does Riverdale compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Riverdale logged 7 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 (7).

Is Riverdale 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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