Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Port Morris The Bronx |
Melrose The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 233 | 818 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 20 |
| Robbery | 6 | 27 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Port Morris is currently safer with 233 incidents vs 818 in Melrose. Safety grades: Port Morris (D) vs Melrose (F).
Port Morris currently has fewer incidents (233 vs 818 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Port Morris: 14 violent incidents. Melrose: 20. These counts reflect the last 30 days.