The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 17508, 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?

$63,930

Cost of Crime™ for 17508, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $390 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 17508 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 17508, PA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 17508 ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of zip codes but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to 17508's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 17508 is 7.766 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 17508 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 17508 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 97 in the southeast areas to 1 in 158 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 17508, PA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 17508, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 17508 for 2025 is $63,930. This translates to approximately $145 per resident and $390 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 17508. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 17508 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

17508, PA:	$145
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 17508 is $145 per year, which is $319 less than the national average and $208 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 17508:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $800 more than in 17508.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $12 less than in 17508

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 17508 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 17508	Cost per 17508 Resident
Murder	$24,221	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,564	$22
Robbery	$3,558	$8
Assault	$4,188	$9
Kidnapping	$568	$1
Vehicle Theft	$4,194	$10
Burglary	$2,567	$6
Theft	$8,586	$19
Arson	$1,044	$2
Vandalism	$901	$2
Animal Cruelty	$42	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,023	$7
Identity Theft	$1,473	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$63,930	$145

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 17508, 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 17508 totals $209,203 ($474 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $273,133 ($619 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 17508 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 17508’s 441 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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17508 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 17508 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3307
Robbery	0.2565
Rape	0.3577
Murder	0.0292
Total Violent Crime	0.9741 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.759
Vehicle Theft	0.6142
Burglary	0.6417
Arson	0.0981
Total Property Crime	5.113 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0212
Drug Crimes	0.9266
Vandalism	0.2859
Identity Theft	0.4315
Animal Cruelty	0.0130
Total "Other" Rate	1.678 (A+)

Individual 17508 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 17508 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 17508.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
17501, PA	A	A+	A-
17540, PA	A	A	A-
17522, PA	A+	A+	A-
17543, PA	A+	A+	A+
17505, PA	A-	A	B
17576, PA	A	A	B+
17601, PA	B+	A	B-
17602, PA	B-	C+	C
17578, PA	A+	A	A
17520, PA	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

17508 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
65321, MO	C-	C	C
54123, WI	A+	A+	A+
54862, WI	C+	C-	C-
56231, MN	B-	B-	B-
56356, MN	C-	C	C
56626, MN	D-	F	F
56639, MN	C+	A-	A-
57321, SD	B-	C	C
63866, MO	D-	D-	D-
52630, IA	B+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 17508 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 17508, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 17508 schools on SchoolGrade

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