A
55%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
49%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
56%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
West Sand Lake crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Sand Lake crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Sand Lake crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Sand Lake crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWest Sand Lake/100k peopleNew York/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,037 (estimate)2,1882,281
Murdern/an/an/a3.05.7
Rapen/an/an/a25.038.0
Robberyn/an/an/a105.166.5
Assaultn/an/an/a256.6264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)185 (estimate)390364
Burglaryn/an/an/a152.8250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,463.71,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a182.1318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)852 (estimate)1,7991,917

West Sand Lake crime map



The West Sand Lake crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Sand Lake as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Sand Lake crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Sand Lake crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • West Sand Lake crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in West Sand Lake are 49% lower than the national average
      • In West Sand Lake you have a 1 in 97 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • West Sand Lake is safer than 64% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in West Sand Lake has increased by 33%

      West Sand Lake, NY Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in New York has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in New York has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in West Sand Lake each year?
      • 4. Is the West Sand Lake crime rate higher or lower than the New York average?
      • 5. West Sand Lake is safer than 77% of all other cities in New York.
       
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      Daily Crime In West Sand Lake (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Sand Lake

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Sand Lake is 1 in 542
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Sand Lake is 1 in 118
      The chance of being a victim of crime in West Sand Lake is 1 in 97

      Year Over Year Crime In West Sand Lake (per 100,000 people)

      West Sand Lake police department

      Item West Sand Lake New York National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a109,351558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.93.3

      Sex offenders in New York

      State Total offenders New York /100K National /100K
      New York25,064137266
      There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

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      Source: The West Sand Lake, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.