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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$73,310

Cost of Crime™ for Upper Jay, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $424 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Upper Jay ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Upper Jay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upper Jay is 11.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Upper Jay Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Upper Jay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper Jay, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Upper Jay for 2025 is $73,310. This translates to approximately $172 per resident and $424 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Upper Jay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper Jay Compared to Other Cities?

Upper Jay, NY:	$172
Lyncourt, NY:	$723
Rexford, NY:	$123
New York:	$335
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper Jay is $172 per year, which is $292 less than the national average and $162 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upper Jay:

In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $551 more than in Upper Jay.
In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $50 less than in Upper Jay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upper Jay	Cost per Upper Jay Resident
Murder	$10,296	$24
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,106	$21
Robbery	$10,497	$25
Assault	$18,562	$44
Kidnapping	$1,218	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,514	$4
Burglary	$3,493	$8
Theft	$15,522	$37
Arson	$395	$1
Vandalism	$775	$2
Animal Cruelty	$285	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,069	$3
Identity Theft	$576	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$73,310	$172

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper Jay, 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 Upper Jay totals $123,068 ($290 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $196,378 ($462 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 Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay’s 425 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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Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.521
Robbery	0.7852
Rape	0.3534
Murder	0.0129
Total Violent Crime	2.672 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.052
Vehicle Theft	0.2300
Burglary	0.9063
Arson	0.0385
Total Property Crime	8.227 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0473
Drug Crimes	0.3401
Vandalism	0.2554
Identity Theft	0.1752
Animal Cruelty	0.0906
Total "Other" Rate	0.9086 (A+)

Individual Upper Jay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wilmington, NY	A-	D+	B+
North Jay, NY	A+	A	B+
Jay, NY	A+	B	A-
Keene, NY	D+	F	D
Black Brook, NY	B+	C+	C
Au Sable Forks, NY	A	B+	B-
Hawkeye, NY	B-	B-	D+
Lake Placid, NY	D+	D-	D
Keene Valley, NY	D+	F	D
Lewis, NY	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upper Jay 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
Nyac, AK	F	F	F
North Jay, ME	C	B	B
North Matewan, WV	B	C-	C-
North Monroeville, OH	C+	B-	B-
North Newport, NH	D	B+	B+
North Omak, WA	D	B-	B-
North Springfield, PA	A+	A	A
North Swanzey, NH	B	A+	A+
North Westminster, VT	B+	B	B
Nursery, TX	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Upper Jay 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 Upper Jay, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Upper Jay schools on SchoolGrade

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