Jefferson, NY Crime Rate and Safety Report

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3638429, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 112. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 64 incidents, followed by assault at 43 incidents, and sex offenses at 5 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 46 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 16 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft are relatively low, with only 1 incident each. In the assault category, all 43 incidents are classified as assault offenses. Among sex offenses, kidnapping/abduction accounts for 3 incidents, while sex offenses account for 2 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive understanding, additional context is needed. GEOID 16000US3638429 corresponds to a specific geographic area within New York State. Without knowing the exact city or town, it's challenging to provide precise demographic information. However, we can infer some details. New York State has a diverse range of communities, from densely populated urban centers to more rural areas. To estimate the population, median income, and crime rate per 100k, we would need to pinpoint the specific location within New York State. Assuming this GEOID represents a smaller town or neighborhood, the population could range from a few thousand to tens of thousands. The median income would vary depending on the area's economic conditions, potentially ranging from $40,000 to $100,000. The crime rate per 100k would depend on the population size and the total crime count. For example, if the population is 10,000, the crime rate would be 1,120 per 100k. The safety score and grade are subjective measures that depend on various factors, including crime rates, community perceptions, and law enforcement effectiveness. Based on the crime data alone, it's difficult to assign a specific safety score or grade. However, the high proportion of property crime suggests that residents may perceive a moderate level of risk. The violent crime rate can be estimated by considering the number of assault and sex offense incidents. In this case, there are 43 assault incidents and 5 sex offense incidents, totaling 48 violent crimes. If the population is 10,000, the violent crime rate would be 480 per 100k. The property crime rate, as mentioned earlier, would be 640 per 100k if the population is 10,000. Crime map data and zip code data would provide more granular insights into crime patterns and geographic distribution. This information would help identify hotspots and areas with higher or lower crime rates. Overall, the data suggests that property crime is a significant concern in this area, particularly larceny/theft offenses and vandalism. Assault offenses also contribute to the overall crime rate. Sex offenses, while less frequent, are still a cause for concern. Further analysis with additional demographic and geographic data would provide a more complete picture of the crime situation and inform targeted crime prevention strategies.