The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 17038, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.41 million

Cost of Crime™ for 17038, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $443 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 17038 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 17038, PA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 17038 ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of zip codes but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to 17038's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 17038 is 11.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 17038 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 17038 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 59 in the northwest areas to 1 in 100 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 17038, PA see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 17038, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 17038 for 2025 is $1,410,374. This translates to approximately $177 per resident and $443 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in 17038. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 17038 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

17038, PA:	$177
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 17038 is $177 per year, which is $287 less than the national average and $175 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 17038:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $768 more than in 17038.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $44 less than in 17038

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 17038 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 17038	Cost per 17038 Resident
Murder	$500,469	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$162,147	$20
Robbery	$76,742	$10
Assault	$93,948	$12
Kidnapping	$12,932	$2
Vehicle Theft	$62,103	$8
Burglary	$47,819	$6
Theft	$248,028	$31
Arson	$16,910	$2
Vandalism	$124,352	$16
Animal Cruelty	$1,110	$0
Drug Crimes	$52,838	$7
Identity Theft	$10,978	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,410,374	$177

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 17038, 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 17038 totals $4,156,130 ($522 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,566,504 ($700 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 17038 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 south 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, of which 17038 has 1, have the same problem. Of 17038’s 7,957 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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17038 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 17038 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4111
Robbery	0.3066
Rape	0.3361
Murder	0.0335
Total Violent Crime	1.087 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.019
Vehicle Theft	0.5040
Burglary	0.6626
Arson	0.0880
Total Property Crime	7.273 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0268
Drug Crimes	0.8977
Vandalism	2.188
Identity Theft	0.1782
Animal Cruelty	0.0189
Total "Other" Rate	3.309 (A)

Individual 17038 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 17038 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 17038.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
17077, PA	A+	A+	A+
17026, PA	A+	A+	A+
17046, PA	A-	B+	B
17003, PA	A+	A+	A
17042, PA	A	A-	B+
17028, PA	A+	A+	A
17067, PA	A+	A+	A+
19544, PA	A+	A+	A+
17963, PA	A+	A	A+
17980, PA	A+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

17038 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
35096, AL	B	B-	B-
74015, OK	C+	C	C
73179, OK	B+	A-	A-
73005, OK	D-	F	F
72734, AR	D	D+	D+
71822, AR	D	D-	D-
44606, OH	B	D+	D+
36732, AL	D-	D-	D-
36322, AL	C-	C	C
35652, AL	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 17038 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 17038, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 17038 schools on SchoolGrade

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