What Is The Psychological Environment Of The Bronx?

There are many psychological stressors in the Bronx, but one of the highest stressors is the crime rate. Most crimes are committed in the Bronx such as robbery, murder, rape, prostitution, drugs (dealing, possessing, and using), and assault. However, despite its bad reputation for high crime rates in the past, the Bronx recently has experienced a declining crime rate. The result is that on a per-capita basis, New York City now has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. FBI data shows that among the 25 largest American cities, New York ranks the 23rd most dangerous, beaten only by San Diego and San Jose. New York is safer than many smaller cities, too: among the 182 U.S. cities with populations of more than 100,000, New York City comes in at 136 -- about the same as Boise, Idaho. (Source: US Census Bureau)