Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
South Bronx The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 440 | 342 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 18 |
| Robbery | 13 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 342 incidents vs 440 in Mott Haven. Safety grades: Mott Haven (F) vs South Bronx (F).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (342 vs 440 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Mott Haven: 28 violent incidents. South Bronx: 18. These counts reflect the last 30 days.