Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
University Heights The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
University Heights is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 5 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (D) vs University Heights (D).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 5 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Highbridge: 0 violent incidents. University Heights: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.