Wakefield, The Bronx Safety Report

C average safety

Updated September 27, 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
136
Trend
Up 23% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
466

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
14424
Citywide (30d)
37196
Wakefield share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Wakefield

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232127] Sep 20, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232126] Sep 20, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE RUBBISH /!DEBRI 1st YARD FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232125] Sep 20, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER ON BALCONY AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 3rd STORY @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232124] Sep 20, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER ON BALCONY AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 2nd STORY @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232123] Sep 20, 2026
  6. 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 FIRE RATED DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5071 Lot 38 [HPD:19232122] Sep 20, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SHAH FRIST WINDOW SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5057 Lot 27 [HPD:19231708] Sep 20, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SHAH AT LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5057 Lot 27 [HPD:19231707] Sep 20, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5057 Lot 27 [HPD:19231706] Sep 20, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT CERAMIC TILES WEST, NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5057 Lot 27 [HPD:19231705] Sep 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakefield, The Bronx safe?

Wakefield currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 136 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (451 incidents).

How does Wakefield compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Wakefield logged 136 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 (136).

Is Wakefield 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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