Baychester, Bronx, NY Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Baychester in green. The most dangerous areas in Baychester are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Baychester, Bronx, NY Safe?

The A- grade means the rate of murder is lower than the average US neighborhood. Baychester is in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning 19% of neighborhoods are safer and 81% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Baychester's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of murder in Baychester is 0.0297 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Baychester generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of murder in Baychester may be as high as 1 in 19,896 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 45,418 in the west part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the murder map, however, because comparing rates for murder or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Baychester, Bronx, NY: about 0 per year. The southeast part of Baychester has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for Baychester, remember that the rate of murder per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for Baychester residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Baychester has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Baychester has 0, have the same problem. Of Baychester’s 24,868 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Baychester, Bronx, NY at ISP Reports.

Baychester Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Baychester residents in a standard year.

Individual Baychester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of murder in Baychester is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Baychester.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY	B+	B-	B+	A-
Country Club, Bronx, NY	B	B	B	A-
Morris Park, Bronx, NY	B+	B	B+	B+
Bronxdale, Bronx, NY	B+	B	B+	A-
Eastchester, Bronx, NY	C+	C+	C	B+
Wakefield-Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY	B+	C+	A-	A-
Van Nest, Bronx, NY	A-	B+	A-	A-
Parkchester, Bronx, NY	A-	B	A-	A-
Middletown-Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY	B	B-	B-	A-
Bedford Park, Bronx, NY	B	B-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Baychester is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Lakewood Heights, Atlanta, GA	D	D-	D-	D-
Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ	B+	B+	B+	B-
Visitacion Valley, San Francisco, CA	B	C	C	D
Cedar Brook, Philadelphia, PA	A	B+	B+	F
Urbandale-Parkdale, Dallas, TX	C-	C-	C-	B-
Clearing, Chicago, IL	A	A	A	C+
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA	B-	B	B	C-
Portar Ranch, Northridge, CA	A	A-	A-	A
Grand Boulevard, Chicago, IL	C	C-	C-	D-
Pocket, Sacramento, CA	A-	B-	B-	C+

Considering only the murder rate, Baychester is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Baychester, Bronx, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Baychester schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 14 hours 41 minutes in Baychester. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Baychester, Bronx, NY

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.