Woodlawn, The Bronx Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Irish-American enclave in the north Bronx with Woodlawn Cemetery's historic landmarks, Katonah Avenue pubs, and Van Cortlandt Park access.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
89
Trend
Down 14% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
292

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

The Bronx (30d)
12791
Citywide (30d)
34125
Woodlawn share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Woodlawn

  1. 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 2E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4830 Lot 28 [HPD:19120478] Aug 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4830 Lot 28 [HPD:19120477] Aug 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4830 Lot 28 [HPD:19120475] Aug 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4830 Lot 28 [HPD:19120473] Aug 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 4830 Lot 28 [HPD:19120469] Aug 7, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — Man Tried to Assault Woman, Robbed Her and Her Father @ E 236th St & Bronx Blvd (Wakefield, Bronx) [CZ:-OzFTdAE1Zvekocz-apw] Aug 5, 2026
  7. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Car Alarm Disturbance @ 310 E 234th St (Woodlawn, Bronx) [CZ:-OzCvRNxpTI2ldGuujoe] Aug 4, 2026
  8. Agitator / Disturbance — Unfounded Report of Trio Trespassing on Train Tracks @ E 242nd St & Van Cortlandt Park E (Woodlawn, Bronx) [CZ:-Oz5u4fF8GRL44V3hOiQ] Aug 3, 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3375 Lot 59 [HPD:19107882] Jul 30, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 3375 Lot 59 [HPD:19107881] Jul 30, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodlawn, The Bronx safe?

Woodlawn currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 89 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Woodlawn?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (285 incidents).

How does Woodlawn compare to the rest of The Bronx?

Woodlawn logged 89 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Woodlawn?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (84), Agitator / Disturbance (2), Violent Crime (2).

Is Woodlawn 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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