Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Castle Hill The Bronx |
Parkchester The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 231 | 286 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 18 |
| Robbery | 6 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Castle Hill is currently safer with 231 incidents vs 286 in Parkchester. Safety grades: Castle Hill (D) vs Parkchester (D).
Castle Hill currently has fewer incidents (231 vs 286 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Castle Hill: 16 violent incidents. Parkchester: 18. These counts reflect the last 30 days.