Is Bedford Park, Bronx Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Bedford Park has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods, or 74.2 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Bronx. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 4,117 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
Over the same 12 months, 311 logged 16,529 quality-of-life complaints in Bedford Park. Bedford Park is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incidents are trending up with 4,117 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 14, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Bedford Park?
Bedford Park recorded 4,117 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (55,521 residents) that is 74.2 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. Of those, 1,486 were felonies and 534 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
Bedford Park Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
4,117
Past 12 months · 74.2 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
3
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
534
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↑ 19.1%
19.1% more incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 55,521 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Bedford Park
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 744 | 18.1% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 506 | 12.3% |
| petit larceny | 398 | 9.7% |
| felony assault | 356 | 8.6% |
| dangerous drugs | 299 | 7.3% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 267 | 6.5% |
| grand larceny | 263 | 6.4% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 179 | 4.3% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months. Rates use the 2020 Census population (55,521 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
7,727
139.2 per 1,000 residents
High
Rodent Reports
157
2.8 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
367
6.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
8,278
149.1 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
1,542
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
622
40% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
906
59% of total
How Safe Is Bedford Park Compared to Other Bronx Neighborhoods?
Bronx Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | 1,491 | 31.1 | 2 | Much Safer Than Average | 100% |
| Parkchester | 1,227 | 36.5 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 95% |
| Pelham Bay | 1,288 | 43.7 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 90% |
| Co-op City | 1,668 | 44.6 | 2 | Much Safer Than Average | 86% |
| Throgs Neck | 2,611 | 54.3 | 3 | Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Castle Hill | 2,630 | 63.5 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 76% |
| Norwood | 2,884 | 66.4 | 4 | Safer Than Average | 71% |
| Soundview | 7,571 | 67.8 | 24 | Higher Than Average | 67% |
| Morris Park | 1,704 | 68 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Kingsbridge | 3,996 | 68.2 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 57% |
| Pelham Parkway | 2,257 | 69.6 | 2 | Average | 52% |
| Eastchester | 3,814 | 73.7 | 7 | Higher Than Average | 48% |
| University Heights | 7,496 | 74.1 | 18 | Higher Than Average | 43% |
| Bedford Park (this page) | 4,117 | 74.2 | 3 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Highbridge | 2,533 | 78 | 4 | Higher Than Average | 33% |
| Concourse | 6,624 | 95.5 | 16 | Higher Than Average | 29% |
| Belmont | 3,529 | 98.5 | 12 | Much Higher Than Average | 24% |
| Mount Eden | 10,679 | 108.1 | 20 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Fordham | 3,655 | 113.9 | 5 | Much Higher Than Average | 14% |
| Mott Haven | 7,373 | 127.7 | 16 | Much Higher Than Average | 10% |
| Melrose | 6,482 | 152 | 7 | High Activity Area | 5% |
| Hunts Point | 3,533 | 233.5 | 3 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Bedford Park.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Bedford Park's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 55,521) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Bronx, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Bedford Park's population.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Park Safety
Is Bedford Park safe?
Bedford Park has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods, or 74.2 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Bronx. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 4,117 NYPD complaint records and 3 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
What is the crime rate in Bedford Park?
Bedford Park recorded 4,117 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (55,521 residents) that is 74.2 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. Of those, 1,486 were felonies and 534 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
What are the most common crimes in Bedford Park?
The most common crimes in Bedford Park are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (744 incidents, 18.1% of total); 2. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (506 incidents, 12.3% of total); 3. PETIT LARCENY (398 incidents, 9.7% of total).
Is Bedford Park safer than the Bronx average?
Bedford Park has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. It had 8% fewer incidents than the borough average (4,117 vs. a borough average of 4,494 for a neighborhood of the same population, 55,521 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 74.2 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Bedford Park?
Crime in Bedford Park has worsened by 19.1% year-over-year, rising from 3,456 to 4,117 incidents. The trend is classified as "worsening."
What do 311 complaints say about Bedford Park?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 7,727 noise complaints (high per resident), 157 rodent complaints (moderate) and 367 sanitation complaints (moderate). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Bedford Park safe at night?
Night safety in Bedford Park varies by block. About 30.8% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Bedford Park recorded 3 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Bedford Park safe for families?
For families considering Bedford Park: the neighborhood recorded 7,727 noise complaints (high per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 157 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Bronx?
Safety varies across Bronx neighborhoods. Bedford Park has a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods, with 4,117 incidents. Compare all Bronx neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Bedford Park at night?
Bedford Park is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 3 shooting incidents and 4,117 total crime incidents — 8% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Bedford Park dangerous?
By NYPD data, Bedford Park is rated "Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. 4,117 crime incidents over 12 months, worsened by 19.1% year-over-year, rising from 3,456 to 4,117 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Bedford Park should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Bedford Park a good place to live?
Bedford Park is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 38% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incidents are trending up with 4,117 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Bedford Park to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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