Westchester Square, The Bronx Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 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
147
Trend
Down 5% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
303

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
16983
Citywide (30d)
41016
Westchester Square share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Westchester Square

  1. Violent Crime — Man Robbed, Punched in Head @ E Tremont Ave & Westchester Ave (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-Ow9-PW0L6cL3CD9EZLi] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Gun @ 1351 Commerce Ave (Unionport, Bronx) [CZ:-OvzutAQztg2pqBNfVcR] Jun 25, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of Possible Gunshot @ 1525–1549 Zerega Ave (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OvulI_gUOlwInxHNotK] Jun 24, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Police Detained Two People After Fight @ Paulding Ave & E Tremont Ave (Westchester Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OvkTxSYGP3E66RIM6aH] Jun 22, 2026
  5. 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, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3996 Lot 38 [HPD:19032569] Jun 22, 2026
  6. 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, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3996 Lot 38 [HPD:19032570] Jun 22, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT NORTH, 3rd STORY @ Block 3996 Lot 38 [HPD:19015818] Jun 19, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR VENT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3995 Lot 27 [HPD:19015570] Jun 18, 2026
  9. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3995 Lot 27 [HPD:19015569] Jun 18, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF COUCH IN FRONT OF SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3995 Lot 27 [HPD:19015568] Jun 18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westchester Square, The Bronx safe?

Westchester Square currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 147 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (283 incidents).

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

Westchester Square logged 147 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 (135), Violent Crime (5), Robbery (4).

Is Westchester Square 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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