Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Mott Haven The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 933 | 321 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 3 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 321 incidents vs 933 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Mott Haven (F).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (321 vs 933 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 0 violent incidents. Mott Haven: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.