Is Co-op City, Bronx Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,668 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 2 shooting incidents, and 526 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Co-op City has a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods, with incidents trending upward (16.6% increase year-over-year).
Co-op City is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incidents are trending up with 1,668 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
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Total Crime Incidents
1,668
Past 12 months · 44.6 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
126
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↑ 16.6%
16.6% more incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 37,369 residents (2020 Census).
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 491 | 29.4% |
| harrassment 2 | 211 | 12.6% |
| grand larceny | 156 | 9.4% |
| grand larceny of motor vehicle | 136 | 8.2% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 136 | 8.2% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 88 | 5.3% |
| felony assault | 83 | 5.0% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 82 | 4.9% |
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 (37,369 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
384
10.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
2
0.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
26
0.7 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
114
3.1 per 1,000 residents
Low
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
538
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
145
27% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
392
73% of total
How Safe Is Co-op City 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 Co-op City.
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 Co-op City's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 37,369) 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 Co-op City'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 Co-op City Safety
Is Co-op City safe?
Co-op City is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — Top 25% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,668 crime incidents were recorded, including 2 shooting incidents. Co-op City is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incidents are trending up with 1,668 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Co-op City?
The most common crimes in Co-op City are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (491 incidents, 29.4% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (211 incidents, 12.6% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (156 incidents, 9.4% of total).
Is Co-op City safer than the Bronx average?
Co-op City has a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods. It had 45% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,668 vs. a borough average of 3,025 for a neighborhood of the same population, 37,369 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 44.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Co-op City?
Crime in Co-op City has worsened by 16.6% year-over-year, rising from 1,431 to 1,668 incidents. The trend is classified as "worsening."
What do 311 complaints say about Co-op City?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 384 noise complaints (low per resident), 2 rodent complaints (low) and 26 sanitation complaints (low). 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 Co-op City safe at night?
Night safety in Co-op City varies by block. About 23.7% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Co-op City recorded 2 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Co-op City safe for families?
For families considering Co-op City: the neighborhood recorded 384 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 2 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 86% 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. Co-op City has a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods, with 1,668 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 Co-op City at night?
Co-op City is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 1,668 total crime incidents — 45% 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 Co-op City dangerous?
By NYPD data, Co-op City is rated "Much Safer Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods. 1,668 crime incidents over 12 months, worsened by 16.6% year-over-year, rising from 1,431 to 1,668 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 Co-op City 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 Co-op City a good place to live?
Co-op City is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 86% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incidents are trending up with 1,668 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 Co-op City to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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