Theft per Capita in 12202
The map below shows theft per 1,000 12202 residents.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
F |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
Fact
A crime occurs every 17 hours 57 minutes (on average) in 12202.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 12202 in green. The most dangerous areas in 12202 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is 12202, NY Safe?
The D- grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US zip. 12202 is in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning 89% of zip codes are safer and 11% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 12202's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of theft in 12202 is 22.55 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 12202 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in 12202 may be as high as 1 in 23 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 72 in the west part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of 12202, NY: about 63 per year. The southeast part of 12202 has fewer cases of theft with only 3 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for 12202, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the northeast part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 12202 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 12202 has 0, 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 12202 has 10, have the same problem. Of 12202’s 12,674 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 12202 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
6.466 |
Robbery |
1.944 |
Rape |
0.3319 |
Murder |
0.0575 |
Total Violent Crime |
8.800 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
22.55 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.322 |
Burglary |
3.107 |
Arson |
0.0718 |
Total Property Crime |
27.05 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0678 |
Drug Crimes |
0.7803 |
Vandalism |
1.175 |
Identity Theft |
0.4714 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1518 |
Total "Other" Rate |
2.647 (A) |
Individual 12202 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 12202 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 12202.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | F | |
B- | D+ | C | C- | |
D | F | D- | D- | |
B- | D+ | C- | C- | |
B- | C | C- | D+ | |
D- | F | D- | F | |
C | D+ | D | D | |
B+ | A | C+ | C | |
C+ | C | D+ | D | |
A- | B+ | B- | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
12202 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.
Similar Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | C- | C- | D | |
B+ | A- | A- | C+ | |
A | A | A | A | |
A- | A+ | A+ | B | |
D- | F | F | F | |
B+ | A | A | C | |
D- | D- | D- | F | |
C | C- | C- | D | |
B | B | B | C- | |
D | D- | D- | D- |
Considering only the theft rate, 12202 is less safe than the New York state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 12202, NY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 12202 schools on SchoolGrade
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