The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Meads Creek, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$43,772

Cost of Crime™ for Meads Creek, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $529 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Meads Creek 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 Meads Creek, NY Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Meads Creek ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Meads Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meads Creek is 11.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meads Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meads Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 234 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Meads Creek, NY see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meads Creek, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Meads Creek for 2025 is $43,772. This translates to approximately $210 per resident and $529 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Meads Creek. 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): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Meads Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Meads Creek, NY:	$210
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meads Creek is $210 per year, which is $254 less than the national average and $124 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meads Creek:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $513 more than in Meads Creek.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $88 less than in Meads Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meads Creek	Cost per Meads Creek Resident
Murder	$7,979	$38
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,229	$20
Robbery	$7,128	$34
Assault	$13,077	$63
Kidnapping	$497	$2
Vehicle Theft	$524	$3
Burglary	$2,509	$12
Theft	$6,025	$29
Arson	$243	$1
Vandalism	$664	$3
Animal Cruelty	$106	$1
Drug Crimes	$442	$2
Identity Theft	$350	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$43,772	$210

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meads Creek, 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 Meads Creek totals $80,817 ($389 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $124,589 ($599 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 Meads Creek 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 have the same problem. Of Meads Creek’s 208 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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Meads Creek 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 Meads Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.189
Robbery	1.089
Rape	0.3354
Murder	0.0204
Total Violent Crime	3.634 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.593
Vehicle Theft	0.1626
Burglary	1.330
Arson	0.0483
Total Property Crime	7.134 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0394
Drug Crimes	0.2873
Vandalism	0.4467
Identity Theft	0.2174
Animal Cruelty	0.0689
Total "Other" Rate	1.060 (A+)

Individual Meads Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Bradford, NY	A+	A	A+
Monterey, NY	A+	B	A+
Hornby, NY	A+	A+	A
Campbell, NY	A+	B	B+
Sonora, NY	A-	B	B-
Savona, NY	A	B	B+
Curtis, NY	A+	B+	B+
Painted Post, NY	A-	C+	B
Beaver Dams, NY	A+	A	A+
Bradford, NY	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meads Creek 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
Old Harbor, AK	F	F	F
Orearville, MO	C	C	C
Orbit, VA	B+	B	B
Opdyke, TX	D+	D+	D+
Omaha, GA	F	F	F
Olivet, SD	C-	B	B
Olivet, IA	A	B	B
Olin, TX	D	D-	D-
Old Ocean, TX	D-	D	D
Orient Hill, WV	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Meads Creek 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 Meads Creek, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Meads Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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