Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Port Morris The Bronx |
Melrose The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 408 | 1011 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Port Morris is currently safer with 408 incidents vs 1011 in Melrose. Safety grades: Port Morris (D) vs Melrose (F).
Port Morris currently has fewer incidents (408 vs 1011 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Port Morris: 0 violent incidents. Melrose: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.