Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Fordham The Bronx |
University Heights The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 272 | 171 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
University Heights is currently safer with 171 incidents vs 272 in Fordham. Safety grades: Fordham (F) vs University Heights (F).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (171 vs 272 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Fordham: 3 violent incidents. University Heights: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.