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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$142,581

Cost of Crime™ for Sugar Loaf, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $619 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Sugar Loaf is 13.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sugar Loaf, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Sugar Loaf for 2025 is $142,581. This translates to approximately $204 per resident and $619 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Sugar Loaf. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sugar Loaf Compared to Other Cities?

Sugar Loaf, NY:	$204
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sugar Loaf is $204 per year, which is $260 less than the national average and $131 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sugar Loaf:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $519 more than in Sugar Loaf.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $81 less than in Sugar Loaf

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sugar Loaf	Cost per Sugar Loaf Resident
Murder	$37,702	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,354	$18
Robbery	$14,043	$20
Assault	$24,689	$35
Kidnapping	$2,891	$4
Vehicle Theft	$6,185	$9
Burglary	$5,404	$8
Theft	$30,996	$44
Arson	$620	$1
Vandalism	$3,533	$5
Animal Cruelty	$198	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,023	$1
Identity Theft	$2,943	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$142,581	$204

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sugar Loaf, 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 Sugar Loaf totals $323,440 ($463 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $466,021 ($667 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 Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf’s 699 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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Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.230
Robbery	0.6387
Rape	0.2915
Murder	0.0287
Total Violent Crime	2.189 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.562
Vehicle Theft	0.5714
Burglary	0.8524
Arson	0.0367
Total Property Crime	10.02 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0682
Drug Crimes	0.1978
Vandalism	0.7075
Identity Theft	0.5440
Animal Cruelty	0.0383
Total "Other" Rate	1.556 (A+)

Individual Sugar Loaf Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wisner, NY	A+	A	A+
Greycourt, NY	B+	C-	C+
Chester, NY	B-	C-	C-
Monroe, NY	C	D+	D
Arden, NY	B	C+	C
Florida, NY	B-	C+	D+
Warwick, NY	A-	B	B-
Southfields, NY	D+	D	D-
Greenwood Lake, NY	A-	B-	B
Kiryas Joel, NY	C-	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sugar Loaf 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
Warnerville, NY	A	C+	C+
Gardenville, MI	C+	D	D
Garfield, PA	A+	A+	A+
Gary, MN	D+	C+	C+
Gay, WV	B+	C+	C+
Geddes, SD	C	C	C
Gepp, AR	D+	C-	C-
Watova, OK	B-	B+	B+
Watkinsville, KY	A+	A+	A+
Watertown, MI	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sugar Loaf schools on SchoolGrade

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