Wakefield, The Bronx Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Northernmost Bronx neighborhood bordering Westchester, with Caribbean and West African communities, single-family homes, and 2/5 train access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
155
Trend
Down 36% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
575

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
12791
Citywide (30d)
34125
Wakefield share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in Wakefield

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2044 ADM CODE - REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5074 Lot 53 [HPD:19120736] Aug 7, 2026
  2. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5074 Lot 53 [HPD:19120735] Aug 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5074 Lot 53 [HPD:19120734] Aug 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5074 Lot 53 [HPD:19120733] Aug 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE DRAIN AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5074 Lot 53 [HPD:19120729] Aug 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BEAMS AT CEILING AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 5070 Lot 37 [HPD:19132631] Aug 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SWITCH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5049 Lot 42 [HPD:19121193] Aug 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5049 Lot 42 [HPD:19121192] Aug 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5049 Lot 42 [HPD:19121191] Aug 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, NORTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 5041 Lot 26 [HPD:19131949] Aug 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakefield, The Bronx safe?

Wakefield currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 155 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Wakefield?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (543 incidents).

How does Wakefield compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Wakefield logged 155 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Wakefield?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (137), Violent Crime (9), Robbery (7).

Is Wakefield 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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