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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$96,822

Cost of Crime™ for Sterlington, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $396 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Sterlington 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 Sterlington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sterlington is 10.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sterlington, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Sterlington for 2025 is $96,822. This translates to approximately $168 per resident and $396 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Sterlington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Sterlington, NY:	$168
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sterlington is $168 per year, which is $296 less than the national average and $167 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sterlington:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $556 more than in Sterlington.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $45 less than in Sterlington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sterlington	Cost per Sterlington Resident
Murder	$24,136	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,221	$18
Robbery	$17,858	$31
Assault	$10,707	$19
Kidnapping	$1,340	$2
Vehicle Theft	$5,604	$10
Burglary	$5,863	$10
Theft	$14,785	$26
Arson	$663	$1
Vandalism	$1,852	$3
Animal Cruelty	$371	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,144	$2
Identity Theft	$2,276	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$96,822	$168

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sterlington, 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 Sterlington totals $222,439 ($386 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $319,261 ($553 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 Sterlington 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 Sterlington’s 577 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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Sterlington 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 Sterlington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6462
Robbery	0.9839
Rape	0.2921
Murder	0.0223
Total Violent Crime	1.945 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.948
Vehicle Theft	0.6272
Burglary	1.120
Arson	0.0476
Total Property Crime	6.743 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0383
Drug Crimes	0.2681
Vandalism	0.4493
Identity Theft	0.5097
Animal Cruelty	0.0869
Total "Other" Rate	1.352 (A+)

Individual Sterlington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hillburn, NY	B	D+	C
Sloatsburg, NY	A	B-	B+
Suffern, NY	B	C	C
Montebello, NY	B-	C	C-
Tuxedo Park, NY	C	D	D
Mahwah, NJ	A-	A	B-
Airmont, NY	C-	D	D
Ringwood, NJ	A+	A+	A
Wesley Hills, NY	B	D+	C
Monsey, NY	C	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sterlington 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
Sherrill, AR	F	F	F
Kniveton, KS	C-	D+	D+
Knobs, WV	A-	B+	B+
Koerth, TX	C	C+	C+
Koleen, IN	B	B-	B-
Kossuth, IN	B-	A	A
La Clede, IL	A-	B-	B-
La Jara, NM	F	F	F
Leadpoint, WA	D-	D	D
Ledyard, NY	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Sterlington 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 Sterlington, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 71% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Sterlington schools on SchoolGrade

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