Maspeth, Queens, NY Arson Rates and Arson Maps

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

The B+ grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US neighborhood. Maspeth is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of neighborhoods are safer and 73% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Maspeth's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of arson in Maspeth is 0.0690 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Maspeth generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Maspeth may be as high as 1 in 10,105 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 15,529 in the northeast part of the neighborhood. 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 east parts of Maspeth, Queens, NY: about 1 per year. The west part of Maspeth has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for Maspeth, 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 more retail establishments in the southwest part of the neighborhood. 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 Maspeth residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Maspeth 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 Maspeth has 0, have the same problem. Of Maspeth’s 40,724 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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Maspeth 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 Maspeth residents in a standard year.

Individual Maspeth Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Woodside, Queens, NY	A	B+	A	B+
Middle Village, Queens, NY	A	A	A	B
Elmhurst, Queens, NY	B	B+	B	A-
Sunnyside, Queens, NY	A-	B+	A-	B+
Ridgewood, Queens, NY	B+	B-	B	A-
Jackson Heights-ny, Queens, NY	B+	C+	B+	B+
Rego Park, Queens, NY	A-	A	A-	B+
Glendale, Queens, NY	A-	B+	A-	B+
Corona, Queens, NY	A	B-	A	A-
Forest Hills, Queens, NY	A-	A	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

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

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Arleta, Pacoima, CA	B+	B+	B+	D+
Woodhaven, Queens, NY	A-	B+	B+	A-
Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA	F	D+	D+	D-
Bustleton, Philadelphia, PA	A	A+	A+	B
Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX	D+	C-	C-	B+
Avondale, Chicago, IL	C-	B-	B-	A-
Auburndale, Queens, NY	A	A	A	B+
Berryessa, San Jose, CA	A+	A	A	D+
Brea-Olinda, Brea, CA	A-	B-	B-	D
Brighton Park, Chicago, IL	C+	B+	B+	B

Considering only the arson rate, Maspeth 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 Maspeth, Queens, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Maspeth schools on SchoolGrade

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