Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
South Bronx The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 5 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (A) vs South Bronx (D).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 5 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Melrose: 2 violent incidents. South Bronx: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.