Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Port Morris The Bronx |
Melrose The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 378 | 933 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Port Morris is currently safer with 378 incidents vs 933 in Melrose. Safety grades: Port Morris (D) vs Melrose (F).
Port Morris currently has fewer incidents (378 vs 933 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Port Morris: 0 violent incidents. Melrose: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.