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 |
Mott Haven The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 275 | 102 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 102 incidents vs 275 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (D) vs Mott Haven (F).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (102 vs 275 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 8 violent incidents. Mott Haven: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.