The Bronx, NY has a higher rate of violent crime than the national average. According to statistics, the rate of violent crime in The Bronx is 43.7, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime in The Bronx is 34.9, which is slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. As these figures indicate, The Bronx has an above-average rate of criminal activity when compared to other parts of the country. It is important for residents and visitors to take extra precautions for their own safety when travelling through this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bronx violent crime is 43.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bronx property crime is 34.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bronx, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New York, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New York, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.