Meshoppen, PA Arson Rates and Arson Maps

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

The B+ grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US city. Meshoppen is in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of cities are safer and 71% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Meshoppen's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Meshoppen is 0.0820 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Meshoppen generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Meshoppen may be as high as 1 in 9,447 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 14,462 in the south part of the city. 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 south parts of Meshoppen, PA: about 0 per year. The central part of Meshoppen has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for Meshoppen, 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 north part of the city. 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 Meshoppen residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen has 0, have the same problem. Of Meshoppen’s 1,740 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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Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen residents in a standard year.

Individual Meshoppen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Meshoppen is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Meshoppen.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
South Auburn, PA	A+	A	A	B-
Myobeach, PA	A+	B+	A	A-
North Mehoopany, PA	A+	A+	A+	C
Lynn, PA	A+	A	A-	A-
Skinners Eddy, PA	A+	A	A	B
Vosburg, PA	A+	A+	A+	C+
Lake Carey, PA	A-	A+	B	C+
Mehoopany, PA	A+	A+	A+	C
Laceyville, PA	A+	A+	A+	B-
Silvara, PA	A+	A+	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meshoppen is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. 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	Arson Crime Grade
Adrian, GA	B+	C+	C+	B+
Sardis City, AL	B+	C+	C+	B
Saluda, VA	B-	C-	C-	C+
Rushville, OH	B	C-	C-	B+
Oak Hill, NC	B-	C+	C+	D-
Northport, MI	C+	C+	C+	C-
New Virginia, IA	A	A+	A+	C+
Mulliken, MI	A	B+	B+	C+
Mineral Point, PA	A+	B	B	C+
Mears, MI	B	C	C	D

Considering only the arson rate, Meshoppen is safer than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Meshoppen, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Meshoppen schools on SchoolGrade

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