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 |
South Bronx The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 818 | 203 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 15 |
| Robbery | 27 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 203 incidents vs 818 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs South Bronx (F).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (203 vs 818 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Melrose: 20 violent incidents. South Bronx: 15. These counts reflect the last 30 days.