Cortlandt, NY Arson Rates and Arson Maps

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

The A- grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US city. Cortlandt is in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning 16% of cities are safer and 84% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Cortlandt's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Cortlandt is 0.0663 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for Cortlandt, 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 Cortlandt residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Cortlandt 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 Cortlandt has 0, have the same problem. Of Cortlandt’s 51 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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Cortlandt 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 Cortlandt residents in a standard year.

Individual Cortlandt Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Peekskill, NY	B-	D	C-	A
Garrison, NY	B-	C-	C-	A-
Fort Montgomery, NY	A-	B-	C+	A
Lake Peekskill, NY	B+	C-	C+	A-
Bear Mountain, NY	A	C+	B+	A
Cortlandt Manor, NY	A	C+	B+	A
Highland Falls, NY	C	C-	D	A
Mohegan Lake, NY	C+	C-	D+	A
Buchanan, NY	B+	D+	C+	A
Lake Mohegan, NY	B+	C+	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cortlandt 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
Gann Valley, SD	F	F	F	B
South Spring Acres, NM	D	D-	D-	D+
Southside, AR	C-	C+	C+	D-
Goldsberry, MO	C	B+	B+	D
Golden Hill, MD	F	F	F	D
Wintersburg, AZ	B-	C	C	C+
Spring Lake, SD	D-	D	D	C+
Glasgow, OH	C+	A	A	B
St. Genevieve, LA	D+	F	F	A
St. Vincent, MN	D-	C+	C+	B-

Considering only the arson rate, Cortlandt is less safe than 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 Cortlandt, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 71% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cortlandt schools on SchoolGrade

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