Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Morrisania The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 275 | 342 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 7 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Melrose is currently safer with 275 incidents vs 342 in Morrisania. Safety grades: Melrose (D) vs Morrisania (F).
Melrose currently has fewer incidents (275 vs 342 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Melrose: 8 violent incidents. Morrisania: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.