Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Morrisania The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 818 | 836 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 23 |
| Robbery | 27 | 13 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Melrose is currently safer with 818 incidents vs 836 in Morrisania. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Morrisania (F).
Melrose currently has fewer incidents (818 vs 836 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 20 violent incidents. Morrisania: 23. These counts reflect the last 30 days.