Wakefield West, Bronx, NY
Is Wakefield West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe942
Medium486
Low714
Other1718
275 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape117
Child involved78
Assault5
Other95
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, officers responded to a report of a male refusing to leave the service gate area at the East 181 Street station on the A line. Multiple units were requested to check the location and handle the disorderly person complaint. | St, New York, NY 10033 | Disturbance |
| 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, responders dispatched to assist a 57-year-old woman at 9 Willow Drive, first floor, near Hemlock Place and Leland Avenue. | Willow Dr, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
| 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, officers were directed to the local firehouse to help county units with a traffic stop related to a possible road rage incident in Eastchester. | Main St, Eastchester, NY 10709 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a disabled Volvo with a flat tire on westbound Seminary Avenue in Yonkers. | Seminary Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible failure to comply with a traffic stop involving a white Toyota traveling southbound on the Saw Mill River Parkway near the West Side area in Yonkers. | Saw Mill Riv Pkwy, Yonkers, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 report of a suspicious man on the downtown platform near 191st Street on the 1 line. The caller described a slim male about 25 years old wearing light wash jeans, a black crop-top sweater with a hole on the right shoulder, a green beanie, and black shoes. Units were directed to check the southbound platform area for the person last seen there a few minutes earlier. | 1619-1613 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040 | Suspicious Activity |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$787,764
Average Rent
$3,369
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
Overview
Wakefield West is a very densely populated urban neighborhood in Bronx, NY, with 36,142 people per square mile, placing it among the most crowded in the US.
The housing stock is dominated by small 2-4 unit apartment buildings, comprising 32.6% of real estate, a higher share than 95.5% of US neighborhoods.
Vacancy is very low at 1.2%, indicating tight housing supply.
Transit use is high, with 38.8% riding the train and 12.2% riding the bus to work.
Densely UrbanHighly WalkableHigh Transit UseTight Housing Market
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 1.2% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Wakefield West features mostly small to medium apartment buildings, many built before 1970, with a very low vacancy rate indicating strong demand.
| Housing Type | Small 2-4 unit apartment buildings dominate (32.6%) |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many built before 1940 to 1969 |
| Renter Occupied | Majority renter occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Among the top 5% of US neighborhoods for walkability and population density.
Very low vacancy rate suggests strong demand and limited supply.
Families & Lifestyle
Wakefield West has a diverse community with a notable presence of same-sex couples and college students.
Diverse and Inclusive — High rate of same-sex couples and varied ancestries.
Student Friendly — Amenities and services support a significant college student population.
| Same-Sex Couples | Higher than 97.4% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| College Enrollment | 11.2% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 43.1% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
| Dominican Ancestry | 22.8% |
| Jamaican Ancestry | 6.5% |
| Foreign Born | 42.7% |
| Top Languages | ["English","Spanish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Dominican","Puerto Rican","Jamaican","Asian","Sub-Saharan African"] |
Commute
Wakefield West residents have long commutes with very high train and bus ridership.
Wakefield West's transit use is among the highest nationally, with many residents relying on train and bus.
Extremely High Train Ridership — 38.8% of residents take the train, placing it in the top 1% nationally.
Significant Bus Use — 12.2% ride the bus, also very high compared to most neighborhoods.
| Train Commute Rate | 38.8% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute Rate | 12.2% |
| Drive Alone Rate | 28.7% |
| Typical Commute Time | 45 to 60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 10470
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$265,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How dense is Wakefield West?
It has 36,142 people per square mile, denser than 97.6% of US neighborhoods.
What types of housing are common?
Small 2-4 unit apartment buildings dominate the housing stock.