Is University Heights & Fordham, Bronx Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is University Heights & Fordham Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 5,734 crimes were reported near the center of University Heights & Fordham — about 86.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7. There are also 39,449 open building violations on record nearby.
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By the numbers · University Heights & Fordham
5,734
Crimes (12 mo)
+30%vs city rate (86.4 vs 66.7 per 1k)
39,449
Open violations
+144%vs district avg 16,159
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average New York community district.
Incident map · University Heights & Fordham
Breakdown · University Heights & Fordham
Most common crimes in University Heights & Fordham
Harassment
851
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
766
Dangerous Drugs
532
Felony Assault
462
Petit Larceny
441
Other
2,682
Show all 39 types
Harassment851
Assault 3 & Related Offenses766
Dangerous Drugs532
Felony Assault
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Questions about University Heights & Fordham
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in University Heights & Fordham?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 5,734 crimes were reported near the center of University Heights & Fordham — about 86.4 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7.
How do I check crime at a specific University Heights & Fordham address?
Enter any University Heights & Fordham address in the search box above to see block-level crime, violations for that exact location — free.
Where does this University Heights & Fordham safety data come from?
Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of University Heights & Fordham (the crime and permit datasets aren't tagged by Community District, so we use a consistent radius), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to the average New York community district. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the University Heights & Fordham Community District; figures cover a half-mile around the center. Search an address for block-level detail.
462
Petit Larceny441
Other Offenses404
Criminal Mischief & Related Of349
Grand Larceny312
Vehicle And Traffic Laws262
Miscellaneous Penal Law192
Robbery190
Dangerous Weapons144
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &141
Offenses Against Public Admini139
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle132
Burglary106
Offenses Against The Person46
Forgery45
Criminal Trespass40
Possession Of Stolen Property28
Frauds26
Other State Laws26
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving23
Administrative Code18
Other State Laws (Non Penal Law)9
Theft-Fraud8
Offenses Involving Fraud6
Anticipatory Offenses6
Gambling5
Murder & Non-Negl. Manslaughter4
Offenses Against Public Safety4
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle4
Arson3
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle3
Cannabis Related Offenses3
Child Abandonment/Non Support 11
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law1
Escape 31
Burglar'S Tools1
Building violation types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous
17,624
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous
9,966
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous
6,343
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed
800
Hpd Class I — Informational
766
Other
3,950
Show all 42 types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous17,624
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous9,966
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous6,343
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed800
Hpd Class I — Informational766
Dob Safety: Boiler Annual Inspection Not Filed620
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Correction Not Filed562
Dob Safety: Ftc-Aeu-Haz443
Dob Safety: Low-Pressure Boiler External Inspection Correction Not Filed436
Dob Safety: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Not Filed356
Dob Safety: Energy Benchmarking Report Not Filed288
Dob Safety: Elevator Periodic Test Correction Not Filed262
Dob Safety: Acc1189
Dob Safety: Energy Efficiency Grade Not Displayed130
Dob Safety: Ll1081121
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection Report Not Filed94
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Violation87
Dob Safety: High-Pressure Boiler Inspection Not Filed70
Dob Safety: Energy Audit Or Retro-Commissioning Not Filed53
Dob Safety: E39
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 5 Violation37
Dob Safety: Ftf-En-Ll9732128
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection: Unsafe Condition Reported22
Dob Safety: Dq-En-Bench19
Dob Safety: Ll119817
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection (Fisp) Unsafe/No Report Filed11
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Not Filed8
Dob Safety: Ftc-Be-Int-Hp8
Dob Safety: Ftc-Be-Ext-Hp7
Dob Safety: Ftc-Vt-Cat1-Nj6
Dob Safety: Fispfcs6
Unknown5
Dob Safety: Ftf-Rw-Initl5
Dob Safety: Ftc-Fc-Unsafe4
Dob Safety: Structurally Compromised Building Report Not Filed4
Dob Safety: Local Law 97 Emissions Report Not Filed2