The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 00909, PR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 00909

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 00909.

 

00909, PR Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$10.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 00909, PR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,608 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 00909 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 00909, PR Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 00909 ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of zip codes but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to 00909's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 00909 is 72.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 00909 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 00909 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the south areas to 1 in 18 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 00909, PR see the most incidents - about 138 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 00909, PR

The total projected cost of crime in 00909 for 2025 is $10,815,890. This translates to approximately $1,261 per resident and $2,608 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in 00909. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 00909 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

00909, PR: $1261
00915, PR: $1418
00739, PR: $694
Puerto Rico: $895
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 00909 is $1,261 per year, which is $796 more than the national average and $366 more than Puerto Rico's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 00909:
  • In 00915, PR, crime costs $1,418 per person, which is $157 more than in 00909.
  • In 00739, PR, crime costs $694 per person, which is $567 less than in 00909

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 00909 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 00909
Cost per 00909 Resident
Murder
$4.60 million
$537
Rape/Sexual Assault
$283,764
$33
Robbery
$209,708
$24
Assault
$1.95 million
$228
Kidnapping
$124,591
$15
Vehicle Theft
$653,898
$76
Burglary
$278,225
$32
Theft
$1.71 million
$199
Arson
$33,432
$4
Vandalism
$451,582
$53
Animal Cruelty
$12,981
$2
Drug Crimes
$435,688
$51
Identity Theft
$63,994
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$10,815,890
$1,261

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 00909, PR

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 00909 totals $32,395,536 ($3,776 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $43,211,426 ($5,036 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 00909 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 00909’s 8,580 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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00909 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 00909 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.923
Robbery
0.7770
Rape
0.5455
Murder
0.2855
Total Violent Crime
9.531 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
38.52
Vehicle Theft
4.922
Burglary
3.575
Arson
0.1614
Total Property Crime
47.18 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2395
Drug Crimes
6.865
Vandalism
7.367
Identity Theft
0.9636
Animal Cruelty
0.2045
Total "Other" Rate
15.64 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 00909 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 00909.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D+
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

00909 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D+
D+
D
D-
D-
B+
B
B
D
D+
D+
C-
B
B
D+
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
B+
C
C
A
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, 00909 is less safe than the Puerto Rico state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 00909, PR average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus N/A% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 00909 schools on SchoolGrade

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