The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in San Sebastian Municipio, PR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in San Sebastian Municipio

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in San Sebastian Municipio.

 

San Sebastian Municipio, PR Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
C-

$37.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for San Sebastian Municipio, PR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,360 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in San Sebastian Municipio 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 San Sebastian Municipio, PR Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. San Sebastian Municipio ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of counties but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to San Sebastian Municipio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in San Sebastian Municipio is 53.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. San Sebastian Municipio Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in San Sebastian Municipio varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northwest areas to 1 in 22 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of San Sebastian Municipio, PR see the most incidents - about 416 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 125 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in San Sebastian Municipio, PR

The total projected cost of crime in San Sebastian Municipio for 2025 is $37,059,189. This translates to approximately $854 per resident and $2,360 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 7.2% of the median household income in San Sebastian Municipio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in San Sebastian Municipio Compared to Other Counties?

San Sebastian Municipio, PR: $854
San Juan Municipio, PR: $1137
Caguas Municipio, PR: $892
Puerto Rico: $895
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in San Sebastian Municipio is $854 per year, which is $390 more than the national average and $40 less than Puerto Rico's state average. Below we compare counties similar to San Sebastian Municipio:
  • In San Juan Municipio, PR, crime costs $1,137 per person, which is $283 more than in San Sebastian Municipio.
  • In Caguas Municipio, PR, crime costs $892 per person, which is $37 more than in San Sebastian Municipio

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of San Sebastian Municipio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to San Sebastian Municipio
Cost per San Sebastian Municipio Resident
Murder
$12.9 million
$299
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.05 million
$47
Robbery
$1.26 million
$29
Assault
$7.42 million
$171
Kidnapping
$626,323
$14
Vehicle Theft
$1.01 million
$23
Burglary
$1.48 million
$34
Theft
$6.46 million
$149
Arson
$153,838
$4
Vandalism
$2.40 million
$55
Animal Cruelty
$58,313
$1
Drug Crimes
$951,586
$22
Identity Theft
$228,873
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$37,059,189
$854

The Intangible Cost of Crime in San Sebastian Municipio, PR

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 San Sebastian Municipio totals $98,036,860 ($2,260 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $135,096,048 ($3,115 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 San Sebastian Municipio 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 county 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 San Sebastian Municipio’s 43,370 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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San Sebastian Municipio 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 San Sebastian Municipio residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.956
Robbery
0.9256
Rape
0.7796
Murder
0.1589
Total Violent Crime
7.820 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
28.78
Vehicle Theft
1.504
Burglary
3.772
Arson
0.1469
Total Property Crime
34.20 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2382
Drug Crimes
2.966
Vandalism
7.756
Identity Theft
0.6818
Animal Cruelty
0.1818
Total "Other" Rate
11.82 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in San Sebastian Municipio is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to San Sebastian Municipio.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
D-
D+
D-
D-
D
D-
F
D-
F
D-
D-
F

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

San Sebastian Municipio is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
D
F
F
A
B+
B+
B+
A
A
C+
D+
D+
A+
A-
A-
C-
C-
C-
A
A
A
C
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, San Sebastian Municipio is as safe as the Puerto Rico state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in San Sebastian Municipio, PR average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus N/A% projected; overall, schools N/A. See San Sebastian Municipio schools on SchoolGrade

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