The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Allegany County, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Allegany County

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

 

Allegany County, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$14.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Allegany County, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $744 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Allegany County 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 Allegany County, NY Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Allegany County ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of counties but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Allegany County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Allegany County is 19.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Allegany County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Allegany County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 38 in the central areas to 1 in 61 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Allegany County, NY see the most incidents - about 148 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 48 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Allegany County, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Allegany County for 2025 is $14,150,004. This translates to approximately $297 per resident and $744 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Allegany County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Allegany County Compared to Other Counties?

Allegany County, NY: $297
New York County, NY: $439
Saratoga County, NY: $195
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Allegany County is $297 per year, which is $168 less than the national average and $38 less than New York's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Allegany County:
  • In New York County, NY, crime costs $439 per person, which is $143 more than in Allegany County.
  • In Saratoga County, NY, crime costs $195 per person, which is $102 less than in Allegany County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Allegany County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Allegany County
Cost per Allegany County Resident
Murder
$3.39 million
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$924,853
$19
Robbery
$1.47 million
$31
Assault
$3.59 million
$75
Kidnapping
$163,999
$3
Vehicle Theft
$187,594
$4
Burglary
$903,091
$19
Theft
$2.97 million
$62
Arson
$57,764
$1
Vandalism
$213,152
$4
Animal Cruelty
$31,337
$1
Drug Crimes
$149,196
$3
Identity Theft
$93,205
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$14,150,004
$297

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Allegany County, NY

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 Allegany County totals $28,674,249 ($601 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $42,824,253 ($898 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 Allegany County 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 south part of the county has more 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, of which Allegany County has 16, have the same problem. Of Allegany County’s 47,711 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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Allegany County 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 Allegany County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.622
Robbery
0.9785
Rape
0.3197
Murder
0.0378
Total Violent Crime
3.958 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.04
Vehicle Theft
0.2539
Burglary
2.087
Arson
0.0501
Total Property Crime
14.43 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0567
Drug Crimes
0.4227
Vandalism
0.6254
Identity Theft
0.2524
Animal Cruelty
0.0888
Total "Other" Rate
1.446 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Allegany County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Allegany County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
B+
A
B
C
C-
A+
A-
A-
A+
B
B+
A
B
B+
A
B+
B-
A
B+
A-
B+
B+
C-
A+
B+
A-
B-
C-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Allegany County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Allegany County is safer 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 Allegany County, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Allegany County schools on SchoolGrade

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