Crime per Capita in Putnam Lake
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Putnam Lake.
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Overall Crime Grade™
B+ |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$1.01 million
Cost of Crime™ for Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY
In 2025, crime will cost $810 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Putnam Lake 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 Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY Safe?
The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Putnam Lake ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of neighborhoods but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Putnam Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Putnam Lake is 19.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Putnam Lake Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Putnam Lake varies by area - ranging from 1 in 45 in the south areas to 1 in 59 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY
The total projected cost of crime in Putnam Lake for 2025 is $1,014,470. This translates to approximately $286 per resident and $810 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Putnam Lake. 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): 33.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Putnam Lake Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY: | $286 |
|---|---|
| Theater District, Manhattan, N: | $793 |
| Arden Heights, Staten Island, : | $238 |
| New York: | $335 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Putnam Lake is $286 per year, which is $179 less than the national average and $49 less than Patterson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Putnam Lake:
- In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $508 more than in Putnam Lake.
- In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $47 less than in Putnam Lake
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Putnam Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Putnam Lake |
Cost per Putnam Lake Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$297,427 |
$84 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$64,656 |
$18 |
Robbery |
$81,566 |
$23 |
Assault |
$184,994 |
$52 |
Kidnapping |
$13,626 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$31,384 |
$9 |
Burglary |
$51,774 |
$15 |
Theft |
$238,076 |
$67 |
Arson |
$4,627 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$20,497 |
$6 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,570 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$7,466 |
$2 |
Identity Theft |
$15,806 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,014,470 |
$286 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Putnam Lake, Patterson, 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 Putnam Lake totals $2,373,080 ($668 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,387,550 ($954 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 Putnam Lake 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 have the same problem. Of Putnam Lake’s 3,552 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 Putnam Lake residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.813 |
Robbery |
0.7300 |
Rape |
0.3002 |
Murder |
0.0446 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.888 (B+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.94 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.5706 |
Burglary |
1.607 |
Arson |
0.0539 |
Total Property Crime |
15.17 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0633 |
Drug Crimes |
0.2842 |
Vandalism |
0.8078 |
Identity Theft |
0.5749 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0978 |
Total "Other" Rate |
1.828 (A+) |
Individual Putnam Lake Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Putnam Lake is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Putnam Lake.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | A+ | C+ | |
B+ | A+ | B+ | |
B | A | C+ | |
B+ | A+ | B | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
C- | B+ | C | |
C | B+ | C- | |
B+ | A+ | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Putnam Lake is lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
F | C- | C- | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B | B | |
A- | A- | A- | |
D+ | C | C | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
B+ | B | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Putnam Lake 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 Putnam Lake, Patterson, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 79% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Putnam Lake schools on SchoolGrade
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