Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Named for the former NYU campus (now Bronx Community College), with University Avenue's commercial corridor and Hall of Fame Terrace's historic colonnade.
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 120 W Fordham Rd (University Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OzivTJzIRso1-DCCOhL] Aug 11, 2026
Robbery — Two Vehicles Stole Steel, Copper Wire @ W 181st St & Davidson Ave (University Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-Ozh08Z7z5dG9bMjji1O] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Two Women Fighting at Train Station @ 207 St Station (1) (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oze5jeDEEmd-lDzlnkM] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Six Possible Gunshots Detected @ 529 W 204th St (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzdeKtv67r8N4DFY7iC] Aug 10, 2026
Robbery — Crowd Gathers As Police, EMS Respond to Residential Block; Report of Child Possibly Injured @ 2254 Davidson Ave (University Heights, Bronx) — Police and EMS responded to an unspecified incident, as reported by a community member on the Citizen app. Further details are currently unavailable. [CZ:-OzcSZoDJ4nlBxnM2x2F] Aug 9, 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3234 Lot 65 [HPD:19127056] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3234 Lot 65 [HPD:19127055] Aug 9, 2026
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 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3234 Lot 65 [HPD:19127054] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3234 Lot 65 [HPD:19127053] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3234 Lot 65 [HPD:19127052] Aug 9, 2026
University Heights currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 463 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in University Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (9). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1768 incidents).
How does University Heights compare to the rest of The Bronx?
University Heights logged 463 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in University Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (427), Violent Crime (22), Robbery (13).
Is University Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.