The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 16140, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$6,749

Cost of Crime™ for 16140, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $720 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 16140 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 16140, PA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 16140 ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of zip codes but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to 16140's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 16140 is 12.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 16140, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 16140 for 2025 is $6,749. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $720 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 16140. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 16140 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

16140, PA:	$250
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 16140 is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $103 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 16140:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $695 more than in 16140.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $117 less than in 16140

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 16140 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 16140	Cost per 16140 Resident
Murder	$2,729	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$608	$23
Robbery	$444	$16
Assault	$964	$36
Kidnapping	$29	$1
Vehicle Theft	$265	$10
Burglary	$348	$13
Theft	$675	$25
Arson	$104	$4
Vandalism	$344	$13
Animal Cruelty	$4	$0
Drug Crimes	$172	$6
Identity Theft	$62	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$6,749	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 16140, 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 16140 totals $21,466 ($795 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,215 ($1,045 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 16140 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 zip has few 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 16140’s 27 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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16140 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 16140 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.243
Robbery	0.5229
Rape	0.3713
Murder	0.0538
Total Violent Crime	2.191 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.826
Vehicle Theft	0.6340
Burglary	1.422
Arson	0.1589
Total Property Crime	7.042 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0180
Drug Crimes	0.8632
Vandalism	1.785
Identity Theft	0.2975
Animal Cruelty	0.0184
Total "Other" Rate	2.982 (A)

Individual 16140 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 16140 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 16140.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
16155, PA	A	B+	A
16143, PA	A+	A-	A
44436, OH	C+	B-	C
44405, OH	D+	C-	C-
16159, PA	A	C+	A-
16116, PA	A	B+	B+
44471, OH	D+	C	D+
44425, OH	C+	B	C
16132, PA	B-	C	C
44506, OH	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

16140 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
07870, NJ	A+	A+	A+
88051, NM	D-	D+	D+
75849, TX	B-	C+	C+
99333, WA	D-	D	D
17742, PA	A+	A+	A+
03910, ME	F	C+	C+
54152, WI	B+	A	A
53176, WI	B	C+	C+
47104, IN	A+	A+	A+
47370, IN	B-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 16140 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 16140, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 16140 schools on SchoolGrade

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