Westchester Square, The Bronx Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic town center of the east Bronx with a commercial square, diverse dining, and 6 train access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
34
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
34

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
5387
Citywide (30d)
13481
Westchester Square share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Westchester Square

  1. Violent Crime — Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1637 Parker St (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OsAw9m-c2AfPCnmuI3m] May 9, 2026
  2. Robbery — Report of Man Robbed Person at Gunpoint @ 2403 Westchester Ave (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-Os5YlQO6Yq_e-oj0186] May 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE OF UPPER WINDOW SASH AT SECOND EAST WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT F23, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2500'' @ Block 3982 Lot 7 [HPD:18876712] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATEIRIIAL AT CEILING AND WALLS AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875127] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875125] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875123] May 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT LOBBY, 1st STORY @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875121] May 6, 2026
  8. 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 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875120] May 6, 2026
  9. 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 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3963 Lot 35 [HPD:18875119] May 6, 2026
  10. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 2428 E Tremont Ave (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OruBPw3oQKoFTFDoMCI] May 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westchester Square, The Bronx safe?

Westchester Square currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 34 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Westchester Square?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (30 incidents).

How does Westchester Square compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Westchester Square logged 34 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Westchester Square?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (29), Violent Crime (3), Robbery (2).

Is Westchester Square 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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