Crime Safety Grade

B

Bronx, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 56% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 52+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Bronx Safe?

With an overall crime index of 106, Bronx has a 6% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 238. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Rikers Island earning an A+ grade while Melrose rates C.

Crime Index Comparison

Bronx
106
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
106
6% above average
Violent Crime
105
5% above average
Property Crime
95
5% below average
Safe Areas
81%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Bronx

1 in 238

Property crime: 1 in 263

Where Is It Safe in Bronx?

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Bronx Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 17% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 20% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 106 ▲ 6%
Assault Violent 117 ▲ 17%
Robbery Violent 91 ▼ 9%
Burglary Property 80 ▼ 20%
Larceny / Theft Property 93 ▼ 7%
Vehicle Theft Property 112 ▲ 12%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Bronx Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Rikers Island A+ 3
2 Country Club A 78
3 Woodlawn A 122
4 Riverdale A 103
5 City Island A- 144
6 Harding Park A- 49
7 Fieldston A- 89
8 Morris Park A- 84
9 Throggs Neck A- 92
10 Baychester A- 40
11 Pelham Bay Park A- 69
12 Spuyten Duyvil A- 105
13 North Riverdale A- 86
14 Schuylerville A- 105
15 Co-op City B+ 32
16 Pelham Bay B+ 106
17 Pelham Gardens B+ 60
18 Wakefield B+ 79
19 Pelham Parkway B+ 101
20 Van Nest B+ 109
21 Kingsbridge Heights B 88
22 Marble Hill B 126
23 Norwood B 101
24 Westchester Square B 105
25 Castle Hill B 90
26 Parkchester B 83
27 Mount Eden B 119
28 Eastchester B 89
29 Williamsbridge B 104
30 Bedford Park B 113
31 Laconia B 103
32 Fordham B- 125
33 Soundview B- 112
34 Woodlawn Cemetery B- 105
35 University Heights B- 133
36 Tremont B- 122
37 Highbridge B- 131
38 Grand Concourse B- 119
39 Edenwald B- 97
40 Port Morris B- 129
41 Kingsbridge B- 128
42 Allerton B- 121
43 Hunts Point C+ 133
44 Crotona Park East C+ 128
45 Morris Heights C+ 129
46 Morrisania C+ 130
47 Longwood C+ 144
48 East Tremont C+ 138
49 Belmont C 144
50 Mott Haven C 145
51 Melrose C 146
52 Van Cortlandt Park C- 164

Bronx Crime by Zip Code

10471
A- Index: 87
10464
A- Index: 145
10475
A- Index: 42
10461
A- Index: 98
10462
B+ Index: 85
10465
B+ Index: 89
10463
B+ Index: 109
10470
B+ Index: 117
10467
B Index: 114
10468
B Index: 111
10472
B Index: 115
10469
B Index: 76
10473
B Index: 86
10457
B Index: 123
10474
B Index: 77
10452
B Index: 121
10466
B Index: 84
10458
B Index: 130
10453
B- Index: 126
10460
C+ Index: 133
10451
C+ Index: 136
10456
C+ Index: 129
10455
C+ Index: 145
10459
C Index: 137
10454
C Index: 144

Bronx Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,472,650

Racial Demographics

White
23.1%
Black
36.9%
Hispanic
56.9%
Asian
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Bronx?
Bronx has an overall crime index of 106, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 81% of neighborhoods in Bronx are rated A or B for safety.
Is Bronx safe to live in?
Bronx has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bronx?
The safest neighborhoods in Bronx based on crime data include Rikers Island, Country Club, Woodlawn, Riverdale, and City Island. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Bronx crime compare to the national average?
Bronx's overall crime index is 106 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 6% higher than the typical US city.

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