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

Crime per Capita in Putnam Station

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Putnam Station.

 

Putnam Station, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
B-
Other Crime Grade
A+

$197,771

Cost of Crime™ for Putnam Station, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $715 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Putnam Station ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Putnam Station's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Putnam Station is 18.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Putnam Station Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Putnam Station varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 55 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Putnam Station, NY see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Putnam Station, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Putnam Station for 2025 is $197,771. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $715 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Putnam Station. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Putnam Station Compared to Other Cities?

Putnam Station, NY: $306
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Putnam Station is $306 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $29 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Putnam Station:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $418 more than in Putnam Station.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $183 less than in Putnam Station

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Putnam Station for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Putnam Station
Cost per Putnam Station Resident
Murder
$7,406
$11
Rape/Sexual Assault
$14,329
$22
Robbery
$16,708
$26
Assault
$110,634
$171
Kidnapping
$2,330
$4
Vehicle Theft
$724
$1
Burglary
$12,504
$19
Theft
$28,170
$44
Arson
$1,156
$2
Vandalism
$1,345
$2
Animal Cruelty
$309
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,586
$2
Identity Theft
$571
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$197,771
$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Putnam Station, 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 Station totals $156,434 ($242 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $354,205 ($547 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 Station 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 Putnam Station’s 647 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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Putnam Station 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 Putnam Station residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.954
Robbery
0.8210
Rape
0.3653
Murder
0.0061
Total Violent Crime
7.146 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.407
Vehicle Theft
0.0723
Burglary
2.131
Arson
0.0740
Total Property Crime
10.68 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0594
Drug Crimes
0.3314
Vandalism
0.2909
Identity Theft
0.1140
Animal Cruelty
0.0645
Total "Other" Rate
0.8602 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A-
A+
C
D+
D
D+
D
D-
A-
A-
A
C
D+
D+
B-
C
D+
A+
A-
A+
B-
B-
B-
D
D-
D-
A
A-
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Putnam Station 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
D+
C
C
A-
B
B
C+
B-
B-
C
C-
C-
A
A-
A-
D-
F
F
D
D-
D-
C
B
B
C-
C-
C-
C-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Putnam Station 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 Station, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Putnam Station schools on SchoolGrade

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