The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Near Westside, Syracuse, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Near Westside

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Near Westside.

 

Near Westside, Syracuse, NY Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
A

$5.40 million

Cost of Crime™ for Near Westside, Syracuse, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $2,659 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Near Westside 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 Near Westside, Syracuse, NY Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Near Westside ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of neighborhoods but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Near Westside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Near Westside is 62.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Near Westside Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Near Westside varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southeast areas to 1 in 22 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Near Westside, Syracuse, NY see the most incidents - about 70 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Near Westside, Syracuse, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Near Westside for 2025 is $5,399,253. This translates to approximately $1,043 per resident and $2,659 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.7% of the median household income in Near Westside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Near Westside Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Near Westside, Syracuse, NY: $1043
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Near Westside is $1,043 per year, which is $579 more than the national average and $708 more than Syracuse's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Near Westside:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $249 less than in Near Westside.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $804 less than in Near Westside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Near Westside for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Near Westside
Cost per Near Westside Resident
Murder
$1.06 million
$204
Rape/Sexual Assault
$113,162
$22
Robbery
$524,988
$101
Assault
$2.22 million
$429
Kidnapping
$27,051
$5
Vehicle Theft
$142,600
$28
Burglary
$329,410
$64
Theft
$829,489
$160
Arson
$7,076
$1
Vandalism
$74,826
$14
Animal Cruelty
$7,498
$1
Drug Crimes
$33,463
$6
Identity Theft
$28,307
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$5,399,253
$1,043

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Near Westside, Syracuse, 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 Near Westside totals $8,423,288 ($1,627 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,822,540 ($2,669 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 Near Westside 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Near Westside has 3, have the same problem. Of Near Westside’s 5,178 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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Near Westside 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 Near Westside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
14.95
Robbery
3.223
Rape
0.3604
Murder
0.1087
Total Violent Crime
18.65 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
30.93
Vehicle Theft
1.778
Burglary
7.014
Arson
0.0566
Total Property Crime
39.78 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0862
Drug Crimes
0.8737
Vandalism
2.023
Identity Theft
0.7063
Animal Cruelty
0.1958
Total "Other" Rate
3.885 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Near Westside is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Near Westside.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
F
D+
F
F
F
C-
F
C-
F
F
F
A-
D+
A-
C
F
C-
C+
D-
C
D+
F
D
D+
F
D+
C+
D-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Near Westside is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Near Westside is less safe than the New York 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 Near Westside, Syracuse, NY average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Near Westside schools on SchoolGrade

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