Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Port Morris The Bronx |
Melrose The Bronx |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 4 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Port Morris is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 4 in Melrose. Safety grades: Port Morris (A) vs Melrose (A).
Port Morris currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 4 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Port Morris: 0 violent incidents. Melrose: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.