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

Crime per Capita in Swan Lake

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Swan Lake.

 

Swan Lake, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$427,232

Cost of Crime™ for Swan Lake, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $784 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Swan Lake ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Swan Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Swan Lake is 24.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Swan Lake Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Swan Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Swan Lake, NY see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Swan Lake, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Swan Lake for 2025 is $427,232. This translates to approximately $379 per resident and $784 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Swan Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Swan Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Swan Lake, NY: $379
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Swan Lake is $379 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $45 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Swan Lake:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $344 more than in Swan Lake.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $257 less than in Swan Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Swan Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Swan Lake
Cost per Swan Lake Resident
Murder
$86,736
$77
Rape/Sexual Assault
$24,665
$22
Robbery
$38,086
$34
Assault
$133,084
$118
Kidnapping
$6,030
$5
Vehicle Theft
$12,241
$11
Burglary
$30,372
$27
Theft
$82,314
$73
Arson
$1,925
$2
Vandalism
$3,762
$3
Animal Cruelty
$1,469
$1
Drug Crimes
$3,739
$3
Identity Theft
$2,808
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$427,232
$379

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Swan Lake, 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 Swan Lake totals $749,097 ($665 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,176,329 ($1,045 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 Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake has 1, have the same problem. Of Swan Lake’s 1,126 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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Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.115
Robbery
1.075
Rape
0.3613
Murder
0.0410
Total Violent Crime
5.593 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.12
Vehicle Theft
0.7020
Burglary
2.974
Arson
0.0708
Total Property Crime
17.86 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0883
Drug Crimes
0.4489
Vandalism
0.4677
Identity Theft
0.3222
Animal Cruelty
0.1764
Total "Other" Rate
1.504 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Swan Lake 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
A+
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
C+
D+
D+
D+
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
D-
D-
D-
C+
C+
C+
B
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake, NY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Swan Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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