18706, PA Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in 18706 in green. The most dangerous areas in 18706 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 18706, PA Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US zip. 18706 is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of zip codes are safer and 47% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 18706's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of burglary in 18706 is 2.191 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 18706 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in 18706 may be as high as 1 in 352 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 622 in the west part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of 18706, PA: about 10 per year. The central part of 18706 has fewer cases of burglary with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for 18706, remember that the rate of burglary 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 zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for 18706 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 18706 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 18706 has 1, have the same problem. Of 18706’s 16,790 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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18706 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 18706 residents in a standard year.

Individual 18706 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of burglary in 18706 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 18706.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
18651, PA	B-	B-	C+	C+
18701, PA	D-	D	D-	B
18702, PA	C	C	D+	C+
18704, PA	C	B	C-	B-
18634, PA	B	B+	B-	B
18709, PA	D+	C-	D	C-
18705, PA	C-	C	D+	C+
18707, PA	A+	A	A+	A+
18708, PA	A-	A+	B	A
18644, PA	B+	B+	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

18706 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for burglary. 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	Burglary Crime Grade
80465, CO	C-	C-	C-	D+
19956, DE	C-	C-	C-	C-
29102, SC	D-	D-	D-	D-
31513, GA	C+	C-	C-	C-
32922, FL	C	D+	D+	C+
33004, FL	C-	D+	D+	C-
57350, SD	C+	C-	C-	A-
70546, LA	C-	D+	D+	D
70578, LA	D+	D+	D+	D+
76118, TX	D+	C-	C-	C

Considering only the burglary rate, 18706 is less safe 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 18706, PA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 18706 schools on SchoolGrade

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