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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$178,023

Cost of Crime™ for Sonyea, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $755 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sonyea ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Sonyea's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sonyea is 22.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sonyea, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Sonyea for 2025 is $178,023. This translates to approximately $324 per resident and $755 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 24.3% of the median household income in Sonyea. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Sonyea, NY:	$324
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sonyea is $324 per year, which is $140 less than the national average and $11 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sonyea:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $399 more than in Sonyea.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $201 less than in Sonyea

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sonyea	Cost per Sonyea Resident
Murder	$38,776	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,639	$21
Robbery	$23,711	$43
Assault	$37,303	$68
Kidnapping	$2,120	$4
Vehicle Theft	$4,975	$9
Burglary	$12,346	$22
Theft	$34,169	$62
Arson	$937	$2
Vandalism	$7,910	$14
Animal Cruelty	$696	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,934	$5
Identity Theft	$506	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$178,023	$324

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sonyea, 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 Sonyea totals $336,379 ($613 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $514,401 ($937 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 Sonyea 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, of which Sonyea has 1, have the same problem. Of Sonyea’s 549 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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Sonyea 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 Sonyea residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.366
Robbery	1.373
Rape	0.3497
Murder	0.0376
Total Violent Crime	4.126 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.02
Vehicle Theft	0.5853
Burglary	2.479
Arson	0.0707
Total Property Crime	15.15 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0637
Drug Crimes	0.7226
Vandalism	2.017
Identity Theft	0.1191
Animal Cruelty	0.1714
Total "Other" Rate	3.094 (A)

Individual Sonyea Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kysorville, NY	A-	A	B-
Tuscarora, NY	B-	D+	C-
Groveland, NY	A-	B	B-
Mount Morris, NY	C-	C-	D
Livonia Center, NY	A	C	B+
Scottsburg, NY	A	A-	B-
Nunda, NY	B	C	C
Woodsville, NY	A-	A-	C+
Leicester, NY	A+	B+	A-
Silver Lake, NY	A	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sonyea 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
Row, OK	D-	D+	D+
Orin, WY	C	B	B
Osage, MN	B	C+	C+
Otis, MA	A+	A	A
Pettyville, WV	C+	B+	B+
Pilot Knob, MO	C+	D	D
Popcorn, IN	B+	B-	B-
Pope Mills, NY	C+	C	C
Red Stone, GA	A	B+	B+
Reeve, WI	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Sonyea 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 Sonyea, NY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Sonyea schools on SchoolGrade

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