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 |
Mott Haven The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 818 | 240 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 28 |
| Robbery | 27 | 22 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 240 incidents vs 818 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Mott Haven (F).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (240 vs 818 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 20 violent incidents. Mott Haven: 28. These counts reflect the last 30 days.