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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$134,571

Cost of Crime™ for Owls Head, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $788 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Owls Head ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Owls Head's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Owls Head is 23.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Owls Head Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Owls Head varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Owls Head, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Owls Head for 2025 is $134,571. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $788 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Owls Head. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Owls Head Compared to Other Cities?

Owls Head, NY:	$387
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Owls Head is $387 per year, which is $78 less than the national average and $52 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Owls Head:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $337 more than in Owls Head.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $264 less than in Owls Head

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Owls Head	Cost per Owls Head Resident
Murder	$40,942	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,605	$22
Robbery	$23,900	$69
Assault	$16,388	$47
Kidnapping	$1,571	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2,539	$7
Burglary	$12,372	$36
Theft	$20,970	$60
Arson	$686	$2
Vandalism	$2,056	$6
Animal Cruelty	$326	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,324	$4
Identity Theft	$3,892	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$134,571	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Owls Head, 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 Owls Head totals $326,084 ($937 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $460,655 ($1,324 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 Owls Head 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 Owls Head’s 348 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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Owls Head 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 Owls Head residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.640
Robbery	2.183
Rape	0.3604
Murder	0.0626
Total Violent Crime	4.246 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.64
Vehicle Theft	0.4711
Burglary	3.920
Arson	0.0817
Total Property Crime	16.11 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0744
Drug Crimes	0.5143
Vandalism	0.8271
Identity Theft	1.445
Animal Cruelty	0.1266
Total "Other" Rate	2.988 (A)

Individual Owls Head Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Teboville, NY	C+	D+	D+
Onchiota, NY	B-	C-	C-
Whippleville, NY	A-	D+	B
Skerry, NY	D+	F	D
Standish, NY	A+	A-	A-
Lyon Mountain, NY	A+	B	A+
Merrill, NY	A+	B	A+
Malone, NY	D+	D-	D-
Burke Center, NY	C+	C	D
Loon Lake, NY	A	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Owls Head is similar 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
Law, TN	B-	D	D
Long Creek, OR	D-	C	C
London, IN	B+	A+	A+
London, CA	C	D+	D+
Locust Ridge, OH	B-	C+	C+
Livingston, SC	F	F	F
Linn Grove, IA	B-	D-	D-
Limerock, NY	A	A-	A-
Lily Dale, NY	A	B+	B+
Lick Creek, IL	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Owls Head is as safe as 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 Owls Head, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Owls Head schools on SchoolGrade

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