17963, PA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Arson per Capita in 17963

The map below shows arson per 1,000 17963 residents.

 

17963, PA Map of Arson Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
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A crime occurs every 4 days 6 hours (on average) in 17963.

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Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in 17963 in green. The most dangerous areas in 17963 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 17963, PA Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of arson is about the same as the average US zip. 17963 is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of zip codes are safer and 50% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 17963's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of arson in 17963 is 0.1062 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 17963 generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in 17963 may be as high as 1 in 8,274 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 10,235 in the central part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of 17963, PA: about 0 per year. The north part of 17963 has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for 17963, remember that the rate of arson 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 central part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for 17963 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 17963 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 17963 has 2, have the same problem. Of 17963’s 9,464 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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17963 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 17963 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7672
Robbery
0.3896
Rape
0.3559
Murder
0.0497
Total Violent Crime
1.562 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.675
Vehicle Theft
0.2783
Burglary
0.9270
Arson
0.1062
Total Property Crime
4.986 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0196
Drug Crimes
1.079
Vandalism
1.163
Identity Theft
0.2051
Animal Cruelty
0.0204
Total "Other" Rate
2.488 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of arson in 17963 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 17963.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Arson Crime Grade
A-
A-
B+
B
A-
A
B+
C
A+
A
A+
C
A+
A+
A+
B-
A
A-
A
B-
B+
B+
B-
C-
A+
A+
A+
C-
A
A+
A-
B+
A-
B-
A-
C-
A+
A
A
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

17963 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for arson. 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
Arson Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
B+
A+
A-
A-
A
A
B-
B-
A-
B-
B-
B-
C+
B
B+
B+
B
A+
A+
A+
B-
B+
B
B
B+
A+
B
B
C+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the arson rate, 17963 is as safe as the Pennsylvania state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 17963, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 17963 schools on SchoolGrade

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