Crime per Capita in Loiza Municipio
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Loiza Municipio.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$19.3 million
Cost of Crime™ for Loiza Municipio, PR
In 2025, crime will cost $2,316 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Loiza Municipio 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 Loiza Municipio, PR Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Loiza Municipio ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of counties but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Loiza Municipio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Loiza Municipio is 49.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Loiza Municipio Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Loiza Municipio varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northwest areas to 1 in 24 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Loiza Municipio, PR see the most incidents - about 246 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Loiza Municipio, PR
The total projected cost of crime in Loiza Municipio for 2025 is $19,301,512. This translates to approximately $865 per resident and $2,316 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.8% of the median household income in Loiza Municipio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Loiza Municipio Compared to Other Counties?
| Loiza Municipio, PR: | $865 |
|---|---|
| San Juan Municipio, PR: | $1137 |
| Caguas Municipio, PR: | $892 |
| Puerto Rico: | $895 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Loiza Municipio is $865 per year, which is $401 more than the national average and $30 less than Puerto Rico's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Loiza Municipio:
- In San Juan Municipio, PR, crime costs $1,137 per person, which is $272 more than in Loiza Municipio.
- In Caguas Municipio, PR, crime costs $892 per person, which is $27 more than in Loiza Municipio
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Loiza Municipio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Loiza Municipio |
Cost per Loiza Municipio Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$7.91 million |
$354 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$816,244 |
$37 |
Robbery |
$507,845 |
$23 |
Assault |
$3.46 million |
$155 |
Kidnapping |
$285,092 |
$13 |
Vehicle Theft |
$824,820 |
$37 |
Burglary |
$584,818 |
$26 |
Theft |
$2.78 million |
$124 |
Arson |
$67,604 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$1.30 million |
$58 |
Animal Cruelty |
$31,773 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$659,811 |
$30 |
Identity Theft |
$88,300 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$19,301,512 |
$865 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Loiza Municipio, 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 Loiza Municipio totals $57,329,935 ($2,569 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $76,631,447 ($3,434 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 Loiza Municipio 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 county 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 Loiza Municipio’s 22,315 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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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 Loiza Municipio residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.392 |
Robbery |
0.7235 |
Rape |
0.6033 |
Murder |
0.1885 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.907 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
24.03 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.387 |
Burglary |
2.889 |
Arson |
0.1255 |
Total Property Crime |
29.44 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2107 |
Drug Crimes |
3.997 |
Vandalism |
8.129 |
Identity Theft |
0.5112 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1925 |
Total "Other" Rate |
13.04 (D+) |
Individual Loiza Municipio Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Loiza Municipio is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Loiza Municipio.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D | F | |
D- | D | F | |
D- | D | F | |
D | D+ | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
D | D | D- | |
D- | D | D- | |
D- | D- | F | |
D- | D- | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Loiza Municipio is higher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D | D | |
A- | A | A | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B | B | |
B- | A | A | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Loiza Municipio is as safe as 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 Loiza Municipio, PR average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus N/A% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Loiza Municipio schools on SchoolGrade
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