Bronx Safety Report
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Summary
Bronx has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 5 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $429K (-40.0% vs area average), median household income of $54K (-39.1% vs area average), population density of 36,253 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.42% (+3.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bronx
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bronx in New York City, NY receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This borough was compared against 5 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this borough in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most boroughs in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 5 boroughs analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
56,282
Total Incidents
4690.2
Monthly Average
#4 / 5
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bronx show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (3363 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 994. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Bronx reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 5298 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 3820 incidents. On average, this borough in New York City experiences approximately 4690 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Bronx tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bronx is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 28% of all incidents (15765 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 19.4% (10930 cases). The top three categories combined represent 59% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
36,252.94
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #3 of 5 boroughs
-2.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #1 of 5 boroughs
+3.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$429,342.5
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 5 boroughs
-40.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,742.96
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 5 boroughs
-39.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this borough. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.