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

Crime per Capita in South Hornell

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

 

South Hornell, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$71,985

Cost of Crime™ for South Hornell, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $683 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Hornell ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to South Hornell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Hornell is 21.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Hornell Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Hornell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in South Hornell, NY

The total projected cost of crime in South Hornell for 2025 is $71,985. This translates to approximately $300 per resident and $683 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in South Hornell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

South Hornell, NY: $300
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Hornell is $300 per year, which is $164 less than the national average and $35 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Hornell:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $423 more than in South Hornell.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $177 less than in South Hornell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Hornell for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Hornell
Cost per South Hornell Resident
Murder
$20,354
$85
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,805
$20
Robbery
$5,490
$23
Assault
$14,219
$59
Kidnapping
$439
$2
Vehicle Theft
$594
$2
Burglary
$5,906
$25
Theft
$17,663
$74
Arson
$177
$1
Vandalism
$822
$3
Animal Cruelty
$158
$1
Drug Crimes
$722
$3
Identity Theft
$636
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$71,985
$300

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Hornell, 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 Hornell totals $164,564 ($686 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $236,549 ($986 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 Hornell 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 South Hornell’s 240 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 Hornell 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 Hornell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.063
Robbery
0.7272
Rape
0.3302
Murder
0.0451
Total Violent Crime
3.165 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.21
Vehicle Theft
0.1598
Burglary
2.713
Arson
0.0306
Total Property Crime
17.11 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0302
Drug Crimes
0.4066
Vandalism
0.4793
Identity Theft
0.3424
Animal Cruelty
0.0892
Total "Other" Rate
1.348 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Hornell 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
D-
D-
D-
C+
C-
C-
A-
A-
A-
A
B
B
C+
C+
C+
B
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
C+
D-
D-
B+
D+
D+
D+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, South Hornell 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 Hornell, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Hornell schools on SchoolGrade

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