Bascom, GA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Bascom in green. The most dangerous areas in Bascom 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 Bascom, GA Safe?

The B grade means the rate of arson is slightly lower than the average US city. Bascom is in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning 32% of cities are safer and 68% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Bascom's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Bascom is 0.0851 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Bascom generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Bascom may be as high as 1 in 11,328 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 12,143 in the northwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the south parts of Bascom, GA: about 0 per year. The east part of Bascom has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

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

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Bascom 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 Bascom has 0, have the same problem. Of Bascom’s 417 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.

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Bascom Crime Breakdown

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

Individual Bascom Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Bascom is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bascom.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Hiltonia, GA	B-	D	B	B+
Lewis, GA	A-	D+	A	B+
Dover, GA	A-	C+	A-	B-
Sylvania, GA	B-	D+	B+	B
Millhaven, GA	B-	C-	B	B
Woodcliff, GA	A	D+	A	B+
Farmdale, GA	A-	B-	A-	B+
Sardis, GA	C+	C+	C	A-
Perkins, GA	B-	C	C	C+
Scarboro, GA	C+	C-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bascom is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Harrison, NE	F	F	F	C-
Vickery Landing, MI	A-	B-	B-	C+
Victoria, WV	A-	B+	B+	C-
Castine, OH	A-	B-	B-	A-
Ospur, IL	A	A-	A-	B+
Oslo, MN	D+	C	C	B-
Capel, GA	B+	D	D	B-
Walnut Grove, OH	B+	B+	B+	B-
Campbell, NE	C+	C-	C-	C+
Vesta, VA	D+	D-	D-	C+

Considering only the arson rate, Bascom is less safe than the Georgia 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 Bascom, GA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bascom schools on SchoolGrade

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