Violent Crime per Capita in South Glens Falls
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 South Glens Falls residents.
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B+
Violent Crime Grade |
B- |
C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$1.17 million
Cost of Crime™ for South Glens Falls, NY
In 2025, violent crime will cost $303 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in South Glens Falls 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.
The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Glens Falls ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to South Glens Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in South Glens Falls is 2.703 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Glens Falls residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Glens Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 215 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 664 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of South Glens Falls, NY see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in South Glens Falls, NY
The total projected cost of crime in South Glens Falls for 2025 is $1,174,996. This translates to approximately $120 per resident and $303 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in South Glens Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in South Glens Falls Compared to Other Cities?
| South Glens Falls, NY: | $120 |
|---|---|
| Lyncourt, NY: | $421 |
| Rexford, NY: | $66 |
| New York: | $199 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Glens Falls is $120 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $79 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Glens Falls:
- In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $421 per person, which is $301 more than in South Glens Falls.
- In Rexford, NY, crime costs $66 per person, which is $55 less than in South Glens Falls
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Glens Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to South Glens Falls |
Cost per South Glens Falls Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$308,336 |
$32 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$183,058 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$192,824 |
$20 |
Assault |
$490,778 |
$50 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,174,996 |
$120 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls totals $3,161,837 ($324 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,336,834 ($444 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the South Glens Falls violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 South Glens Falls’s 9,769 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Glens Falls residents in a standard year.
South Glens Falls Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Glens Falls residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.749 |
Robbery |
0.6275 |
Rape |
0.3091 |
Murder |
0.0168 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.703 (B-) |
Individual South Glens Falls Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in South Glens Falls is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Glens Falls.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C | C- | |
B- | C | C- | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | C+ | D+ | |
A | B+ | B | |
C | B- | D | |
B- | B- | C- | |
A | A- | B+ | |
B | C+ | C- | |
A | C | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
South Glens Falls is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent 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- | C | C | |
A | B | B | |
B- | B | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C+ | B | B | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | C | C | |
D+ | C | C |
Considering only the violent crime rate, South Glens Falls is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.
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