Is Norwood, Bronx Safe in 2026?
Based on 2,884 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 4 shooting incidents, and 10,329 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Norwood has a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods, with stable incident levels year-over-year.
Norwood is considered safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 2,884 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
2,884
Past 12 months · 66.4 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
4
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
425
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 1.5%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 43,466 residents (2020 Census).
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 472 | 16.4% |
| petit larceny | 387 | 13.4% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 360 | 12.5% |
| felony assault | 252 | 8.7% |
| grand larceny | 229 | 7.9% |
| sex crimes | 198 | 6.9% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 151 | 5.2% |
| robbery | 131 | 4.5% |
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 (43,466 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
4,389
101.0 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
186
4.3 per 1,000 residents
High
Sanitation Issues
446
10.3 per 1,000 residents
High
Heat/Hot Water
5,308
122.1 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
2,690
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
1,420
53% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
1,258
47% of total
How Safe Is Norwood 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 (this page) | 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 Norwood.
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 Norwood's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 43,466) 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 Norwood'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 Norwood Safety
Is Norwood safe?
Norwood is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 2,884 crime incidents were recorded, including 4 shooting incidents. Norwood is considered safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 2,884 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Norwood?
The most common crimes in Norwood are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (472 incidents, 16.4% of total); 2. PETIT LARCENY (387 incidents, 13.4% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (360 incidents, 12.5% of total).
Is Norwood safer than the Bronx average?
Norwood has a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods. It had 18% fewer incidents than the borough average (2,884 vs. a borough average of 3,518 for a neighborhood of the same population, 43,466 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 66.4 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Norwood?
Crime in Norwood has remained stable year-over-year (2,841 vs 2,884 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Norwood?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 4,389 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 186 rodent complaints (high) and 446 sanitation complaints (high). 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 Norwood safe at night?
Night safety in Norwood varies by block. About 30.8% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Norwood recorded 4 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Norwood safe for families?
For families considering Norwood: the neighborhood recorded 4,389 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 186 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 71% 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. Norwood has a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods, with 2,884 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 Norwood at night?
Norwood is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 4 shooting incidents and 2,884 total crime incidents — 18% 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 Norwood dangerous?
By NYPD data, Norwood is rated "Safer Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods. 2,884 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (2,841 vs 2,884 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 Norwood 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 Norwood a good place to live?
Norwood is considered safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 71% of Bronx neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 2,884 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 Norwood to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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