The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kiryas Joel, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$19.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kiryas Joel, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $2,119 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel, NY Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Kiryas Joel ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Kiryas Joel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kiryas Joel is 29.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kiryas Joel Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kiryas Joel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Kiryas Joel, NY see the most incidents - about 363 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kiryas Joel, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Kiryas Joel for 2025 is $19,091,274. This translates to approximately $407 per resident and $2,119 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Kiryas Joel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kiryas Joel Compared to Other Cities?

Kiryas Joel, NY:	$407
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kiryas Joel is $407 per year, which is $57 less than the national average and $72 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kiryas Joel:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $316 more than in Kiryas Joel.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $284 less than in Kiryas Joel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kiryas Joel for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Kiryas Joel	Cost per Kiryas Joel Resident
Murder	$5.47 million	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$914,831	$20
Robbery	$1.26 million	$27
Assault	$4.42 million	$94
Kidnapping	$246,026	$5
Vehicle Theft	$341,089	$7
Burglary	$614,489	$13
Theft	$5.12 million	$109
Arson	$37,774	$1
Vandalism	$284,816	$6
Animal Cruelty	$19,669	$0
Drug Crimes	$152,572	$3
Identity Theft	$198,446	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$19,091,274	$407

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kiryas Joel, 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 Kiryas Joel totals $42,462,573 ($905 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $61,553,847 ($1,312 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 Kiryas Joel 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 west part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of Kiryas Joel’s 46,904 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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Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.284
Robbery	0.8559
Rape	0.3217
Murder	0.0621
Total Violent Crime	4.523 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.08
Vehicle Theft	0.4696
Burglary	1.444
Arson	0.0333
Total Property Crime	23.03 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0865
Drug Crimes	0.4398
Vandalism	0.8500
Identity Theft	0.5466
Animal Cruelty	0.0567
Total "Other" Rate	1.980 (A+)

Individual Kiryas Joel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Kiryas Joel is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Kiryas Joel.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Blooming Grove, NY	D+	D+	D-
Monroe, NY	C	D+	D
Central Valley, NY	F	D-	F
Harriman, NY	D+	D+	D-
Highland Mills, NY	C-	C-	D-
Arden, NY	B	C+	C
Greycourt, NY	B+	C-	C+
Blooming Grove, NY	A+	B-	A+
Chester, NY	B-	C-	C-
Washingtonville, NY	A-	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kiryas Joel is higher 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
Knightdale, NC	C-	C+	C+
Stevens Point, WI	D+	C+	C+
Spotsylvania, VA	A-	A	A
Milford, OH	B-	B-	B-
Litchfield Park, AZ	A	A-	A-
Liberty, MO	C	C+	C+
Lawndale, CA	C-	D+	D+
Laramie, WY	C	B	B
Laplace, LA	C-	D	D
La Verne, CA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Kiryas Joel is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kiryas Joel, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Kiryas Joel schools on SchoolGrade

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