Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Mott Haven The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1025 | 440 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 28 |
| Robbery | 14 | 13 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 440 incidents vs 1025 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Mott Haven (F).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (440 vs 1025 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 30 violent incidents. Mott Haven: 28. These counts reflect the last 30 days.