Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Allerton The Bronx |
Pelham Bay The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 285 | 25 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 3 |
| Robbery | 8 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Pelham Bay is currently safer with 25 incidents vs 285 in Allerton. Safety grades: Allerton (D) vs Pelham Bay (B).
Pelham Bay currently has fewer incidents (25 vs 285 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Allerton: 11 violent incidents. Pelham Bay: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.