The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 15477, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$395,177

Cost of Crime™ for 15477, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,351 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 15477 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 15477, PA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 15477 ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of zip codes but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to 15477's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 15477 is 24.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 15477 Residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 15477 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east areas to 1 in 43 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 15477, PA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 15477, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 15477 for 2025 is $395,177. This translates to approximately $581 per resident and $1,351 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in 15477. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 15477 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

15477, PA:	$581
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 15477 is $581 per year, which is $117 more than the national average and $228 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 15477:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $364 more than in 15477.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $448 less than in 15477

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 15477 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 15477	Cost per 15477 Resident
Murder	$211,057	$310
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,175	$24
Robbery	$20,430	$30
Assault	$47,151	$69
Kidnapping	$1,062	$2
Vehicle Theft	$7,884	$12
Burglary	$13,633	$20
Theft	$22,447	$33
Arson	$2,356	$3
Vandalism	$45,926	$68
Animal Cruelty	$144	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,731	$8
Identity Theft	$1,180	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$395,177	$581

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 15477, PA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 15477 totals $1,496,272 ($2,200 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,891,449 ($2,782 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 15477 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 15477’s 680 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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15477 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 15477 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.414
Robbery	0.9552
Rape	0.3923
Murder	0.1652
Total Violent Crime	3.927 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.374
Vehicle Theft	0.7488
Burglary	2.210
Arson	0.1435
Total Property Crime	9.477 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0258
Drug Crimes	1.139
Vandalism	9.454
Identity Theft	0.2242
Animal Cruelty	0.0287
Total "Other" Rate	10.87 (C-)

Individual 15477 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 15477 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 15477.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
15434, PA	B+	B+	B+
15483, PA	C+	A-	C-
15412, PA	B	A+	C
15466, PA	B+	B	B
15438, PA	B+	B+	B-
15419, PA	B-	C-	B
15432, PA	B+	A+	C+
15423, PA	B	B-	B-
15072, PA	A-	B+	B+
15417, PA	B	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

15477 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. 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
88020, NM	D-	F	F
16647, PA	B+	C	C
17016, PA	A+	B+	B+
23357, VA	C-	C+	C+
24736, WV	B	C+	C+
30821, GA	D	D-	D-
49831, MI	B+	C	C
75960, TX	C-	D+	D+
80832, CO	D	D-	D-
80833, CO	D-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, 15477 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 15477, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 15477 schools on SchoolGrade

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