Locust Point, Bronx, NY

Is Locust Point a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe657

Medium321

Low416

Other794

95 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape42

Child involved25

Assault4

Other32

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical emergency near Kingsbridge Road and the nearby transit line, where a man reportedly fell, hit his head, and was described as unconscious. A bus or ambulance was requested to respond to the location.	Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emergency after a male pulled an emergency brake on the B and D subway line near 174 Street, following a 911 call about a busy condition.	St, Bronx, NY 10460	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, possible medical or emotional disturbance involving a female near Prospect Avenue and West 205 Street in the Bronx. Units are responding to the scene.	Prospect Ave, Bronx, NY	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were sent to St. Lawrence Avenue station on the 6 line for a reported homeless man on the downtown platform armed with a knife or machete. A detailed description of the man was broadcast. Later, radio traffic indicated no further units were needed at the station.	St Lawrence Av, Bronx, NY 10472	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported odor of smoke at a building on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx.	Anthony Ave, Bronx, NY 10457	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported commercial alarm at an urgent care clinic near Pelham Parkway in Pelham, New York.	Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, mutual-aid medical units are dispatched to an address on Pelham Road in New Rochelle for a 26-year-old woman with a possible heart attack inside an apartment building.	Pelham Rd Apt 1N, New Rochelle, NY 10805	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment building on Pelham Road in New Rochelle for a 26-year-old woman with a possible heart attack.	Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10805	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers from District 12 were dispatched to the 600 block of Brook Avenue for a report of a woman who reportedly lost her cell phone and requested a lost property report.	Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10455	Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve an elderly male at an apartment near Shore Drive in the Highlands, reported with altered mental status and feeling faint. A second alert was issued for this call.	Shore Dr, Kings Point, NY 11024	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$600,020

Average Rent

$4,445

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Locust Point is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in Bronx, NY, known for its nautical character and waterfront setting.

The area features mostly small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with a mix of owners and renters.

About 24.7% of residents are enrolled in college, making it a popular area for students and related amenities.

Train commuting is common, with 11.3% riding daily, well above the national average.

CoastalUrbanCollege FriendlyHigh Train Commute

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	7.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Locust Point's housing stock consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings, many built between 1940 and 1969.

Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1969
Housing Type	Small to medium single-family and small apartments
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental occupancy

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood's waterfront location offers unique lifestyle amenities and a distinctive maritime atmosphere.

Many homes are older and well-established, reflecting the neighborhood's history.

Families & Lifestyle

Locust Point blends a strong college student presence with a diverse community and a coastal urban lifestyle.

College Friendly — High college enrollment supports amenities and services for students.

Diverse Community — Significant Puerto Rican and Dominican ancestry populations contribute to cultural richness.

College Enrollment	24.7%
Child Poverty Rate	19.4%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	36.0%
Income Level	Upper-middle income
Puerto Rican Ancestry	20.0%
Dominican Ancestry	8.7%
Greek Language Speakers	1.6%
Top Languages	["English","Spanish","Italian","Polish"]
Top Ancestries	["Irish","Puerto Rican","Italian","German","Dominican"]