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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$400,931

Cost of Crime™ for South Dayton, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $628 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. South Dayton ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to South Dayton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Dayton is 13.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Dayton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Dayton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 118 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of South Dayton, NY see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Dayton, NY

The total projected cost of crime in South Dayton for 2025 is $400,931. This translates to approximately $234 per resident and $628 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in South Dayton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Dayton Compared to Other Cities?

South Dayton, NY:	$234
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Dayton is $234 per year, which is $231 less than the national average and $101 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Dayton:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $490 more than in South Dayton.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $111 less than in South Dayton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Dayton	Cost per South Dayton Resident
Murder	$117,108	$68
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,128	$20
Robbery	$51,617	$30
Assault	$75,960	$44
Kidnapping	$6,009	$3
Vehicle Theft	$3,847	$2
Burglary	$28,516	$17
Theft	$65,915	$38
Arson	$2,090	$1
Vandalism	$6,329	$4
Animal Cruelty	$1,250	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,689	$3
Identity Theft	$2,473	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$400,931	$234

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Dayton, 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 South Dayton totals $993,878 ($579 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,394,809 ($812 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 South Dayton 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 central part of the city 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 South Dayton’s 1,717 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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South Dayton 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 South Dayton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.540
Robbery	0.9557
Rape	0.3374
Murder	0.0363
Total Violent Crime	2.870 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.413
Vehicle Theft	0.1447
Burglary	1.831
Arson	0.0504
Total Property Crime	9.439 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0577
Drug Crimes	0.3692
Vandalism	0.5160
Identity Theft	0.1861
Animal Cruelty	0.0984
Total "Other" Rate	1.227 (A+)

Individual South Dayton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cottage, NY	B+	C	C+
Dayton, NY	B-	C+	C-
Cherry Creek, NY	B	C+	C-
East Leon, NY	A-	B-	B-
Leon, NY	A	C+	B
Parcells Corner, NY	B-	C+	D+
Nashville, NY	C+	C+	D+
Wesley, NY	B	B-	C-
Forestville, NY	B+	C	C
Perrysburg, NY	D+	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Dayton 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
Andover, NY	B	D	D
Wyoming, NY	A+	B	B
Clifford, MI	B+	C-	C-
Claude, TX	D-	D	D
Cienega Springs, AZ	D	F	F
Burnside, MI	A+	B+	B+
Buffalo, WV	A-	A-	A-
Buckfield, ME	B+	A+	A+
Bradner, OH	B-	B+	B+
Bokchito, OK	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, South Dayton 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 South Dayton, NY average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See South Dayton schools on SchoolGrade

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