The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Woodlawn, Bronx, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Woodlawn

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Woodlawn.

 

Woodlawn, Bronx, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
B+
Other Crime Grade
B

$5.24 million

Cost of Crime™ for Woodlawn, Bronx, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $781 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Woodlawn in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Woodlawn, Bronx, NY Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Woodlawn ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of neighborhoods but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Woodlawn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Woodlawn is 26.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Woodlawn Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Woodlawn varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northwest areas to 1 in 49 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Woodlawn, Bronx, NY see the most incidents - about 77 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Woodlawn, Bronx, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Woodlawn for 2025 is $5,237,074. This translates to approximately $339 per resident and $781 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Woodlawn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Woodlawn Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Woodlawn, Bronx, NY: $339
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Woodlawn is $339 per year, which is $125 less than the national average and $4 more than Bronx's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Woodlawn:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $454 more than in Woodlawn.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $101 less than in Woodlawn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Woodlawn for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Woodlawn
Cost per Woodlawn Resident
Murder
$1.08 million
$70
Rape/Sexual Assault
$296,047
$19
Robbery
$524,853
$34
Assault
$835,362
$54
Kidnapping
$39,156
$3
Vehicle Theft
$489,969
$32
Burglary
$167,262
$11
Theft
$1.03 million
$67
Arson
$19,510
$1
Vandalism
$615,402
$40
Animal Cruelty
$17,875
$1
Drug Crimes
$79,825
$5
Identity Theft
$41,545
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$5,237,074
$339

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Woodlawn, Bronx, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Woodlawn totals $9,087,951 ($589 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,325,025 ($928 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Woodlawn crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Woodlawn has 2, have the same problem. Of Woodlawn’s 15,436 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Woodlawn Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.884
Robbery
1.081
Rape
0.3163
Murder
0.0372
Total Violent Crime
3.319 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.90
Vehicle Theft
2.050
Burglary
1.195
Arson
0.0523
Total Property Crime
16.20 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0418
Drug Crimes
0.6991
Vandalism
5.581
Identity Theft
0.3477
Animal Cruelty
0.1566
Total "Other" Rate
6.826 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C+
A-
B
B-
B
B
B-
B
B
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
B+
B-
B+
C+
B
C
B
C-
B-
A-
B
A-
A-
C+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Woodlawn is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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
D
D
D
D
F
F
F
D
D
A
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
B+
A
A
D-
D-
D-
C-
D-
D-
F
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Woodlawn is as safe as 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 Woodlawn, Bronx, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Woodlawn schools on SchoolGrade

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