The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Howes Cave, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Howes Cave

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

 

Howes Cave, NY Map of Crime Rates
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A

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B
Other Crime Grade
A+

$350,875

Cost of Crime™ for Howes Cave, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $438 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Howes Cave 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 Howes Cave, NY Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Howes Cave ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Howes Cave's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Howes Cave is 13.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Howes Cave Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Howes Cave varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 181 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Howes Cave, NY see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Howes Cave, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Howes Cave for 2025 is $350,875. This translates to approximately $194 per resident and $438 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Howes Cave. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Howes Cave Compared to Other Cities?

Howes Cave, NY: $194
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Howes Cave is $194 per year, which is $270 less than the national average and $141 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Howes Cave:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $529 more than in Howes Cave.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $71 less than in Howes Cave

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Howes Cave for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Howes Cave
Cost per Howes Cave Resident
Murder
$51,180
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$35,953
$20
Robbery
$45,076
$25
Assault
$87,902
$49
Kidnapping
$6,957
$4
Vehicle Theft
$9,451
$5
Burglary
$21,461
$12
Theft
$72,186
$40
Arson
$2,917
$2
Vandalism
$6,791
$4
Animal Cruelty
$1,471
$1
Drug Crimes
$5,828
$3
Identity Theft
$3,702
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$350,875
$194

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Howes Cave, 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 Howes Cave totals $561,425 ($310 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $912,300 ($504 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 Howes Cave 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 city 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, of which Howes Cave has 3, have the same problem. Of Howes Cave’s 1,810 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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Howes Cave 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 Howes Cave residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.691
Robbery
0.7917
Rape
0.3276
Murder
0.0150
Total Violent Crime
2.825 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.701
Vehicle Theft
0.3372
Burglary
1.307
Arson
0.0667
Total Property Crime
9.412 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0634
Drug Crimes
0.4353
Vandalism
0.5252
Identity Theft
0.2642
Animal Cruelty
0.1098
Total "Other" Rate
1.398 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Howes Cave is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
A-
B-
B-
B+
C
C
C-
C
C
F
F
F
C+
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
A-
A+
A+
D
D
D
A
A+
A+
B-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Howes Cave 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 Howes Cave, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Howes Cave schools on SchoolGrade

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