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

Crime per Capita in Rapids

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

 

Rapids, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$122,397

Cost of Crime™ for Rapids, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $401 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Rapids ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Rapids's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rapids is 9.973 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rapids Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rapids varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 77 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 126 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Rapids, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Rapids for 2025 is $122,397. This translates to approximately $162 per resident and $401 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Rapids. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Rapids, NY: $162
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rapids is $162 per year, which is $302 less than the national average and $173 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rapids:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $561 more than in Rapids.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $39 less than in Rapids

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rapids for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rapids
Cost per Rapids Resident
Murder
$35,779
$47
Rape/Sexual Assault
$14,138
$19
Robbery
$12,523
$17
Assault
$15,717
$21
Kidnapping
$2,061
$3
Vehicle Theft
$5,161
$7
Burglary
$9,086
$12
Theft
$22,001
$29
Arson
$874
$1
Vandalism
$2,158
$3
Animal Cruelty
$486
$1
Drug Crimes
$1,482
$2
Identity Theft
$930
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$122,397
$162

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rapids, 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 Rapids totals $316,072 ($418 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $438,468 ($580 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 Rapids 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 Rapids’s 756 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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Rapids 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 Rapids residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7239
Robbery
0.5266
Rape
0.3084
Murder
0.0252
Total Violent Crime
1.584 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.619
Vehicle Theft
0.4408
Burglary
1.325
Arson
0.0479
Total Property Crime
7.433 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0450
Drug Crimes
0.2650
Vandalism
0.3996
Identity Theft
0.1589
Animal Cruelty
0.0869
Total "Other" Rate
0.9554 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rapids 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
B-
C-
C-
A-
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-
D+
D+
D+
A
C
C
A-
A
A
F
D+
D+
A-
A-
A-
D-
C
C
A-
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Rapids 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 Rapids, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 70% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rapids schools on SchoolGrade

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