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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for Onondaga, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,020 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Onondaga ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Onondaga's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Onondaga is 33.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Onondaga, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Onondaga for 2025 is $1,914,447. This translates to approximately $449 per resident and $1,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Onondaga. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Onondaga Compared to Other Cities?

Onondaga, NY:	$449
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Onondaga is $449 per year, which is $16 less than the national average and $114 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Onondaga:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $275 more than in Onondaga.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $326 less than in Onondaga

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Onondaga	Cost per Onondaga Resident
Murder	$417,629	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$90,548	$21
Robbery	$146,458	$34
Assault	$524,242	$123
Kidnapping	$23,426	$5
Vehicle Theft	$71,933	$17
Burglary	$48,808	$11
Theft	$513,869	$120
Arson	$8,532	$2
Vandalism	$26,282	$6
Animal Cruelty	$5,973	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,712	$4
Identity Theft	$19,034	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,914,447	$449

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Onondaga, 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 Onondaga totals $3,418,402 ($801 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,332,850 ($1,250 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga’s 4,267 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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Onondaga 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 Onondaga residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.278
Robbery	1.091
Rape	0.3500
Murder	0.0521
Total Violent Crime	5.771 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.25
Vehicle Theft	1.089
Burglary	1.261
Arson	0.0828
Total Property Crime	25.69 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0905
Drug Crimes	0.5612
Vandalism	0.8622
Identity Theft	0.5763
Animal Cruelty	0.1892
Total "Other" Rate	2.279 (A+)

Individual Onondaga Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nedrow, NY	D+	D-	D-
Sentinel Heights, NY	A	B	B+
Cardiff, NY	A+	A-	B+
Lafayette, NY	A	C+	A-
Jamesville, NY	B+	C+	C+
South Onondaga, NY	A+	A-	A-
Otisco Valley, NY	A+	A+	A+
Pompey, NY	A+	A	A-
Syracuse, NY	C+	D	D+
Watervale, NY	A+	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Onondaga 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
Kellond, OK	B-	D+	D+
Rockland, TX	D+	D-	D-
Lilly, MO	A	A	A
Lengby, MN	C-	D+	D+
Lambsburg, VA	B-	C+	C+
Lambert, AR	D-	F	F
Kibbie, MI	B	C-	C-
Kensett, IA	A-	A-	A-
Kennard, IN	A-	A	A
Rowe, MA	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Onondaga 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 Onondaga, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Onondaga schools on SchoolGrade

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