Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Fordham The Bronx |
University Heights The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 993 | 463 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 22 |
| Robbery | 21 | 13 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
University Heights is currently safer with 463 incidents vs 993 in Fordham. Safety grades: Fordham (F) vs University Heights (F).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (463 vs 993 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Fordham: 20 violent incidents. University Heights: 22. These counts reflect the last 30 days.