The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 17820, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$1.43 million

Cost of Crime™ for 17820, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $637 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 17820 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 17820, PA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 17820 ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of zip codes but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to 17820's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 17820 is 13.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 17820 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 17820 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 66 in the central areas to 1 in 102 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 17820, PA see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 17820, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 17820 for 2025 is $1,429,704. This translates to approximately $266 per resident and $637 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 17820. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 17820 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

17820, PA:	$266
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 17820 is $266 per year, which is $198 less than the national average and $86 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 17820:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $678 more than in 17820.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $133 less than in 17820

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 17820 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 17820	Cost per 17820 Resident
Murder	$647,402	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$116,811	$22
Robbery	$86,948	$16
Assault	$101,858	$19
Kidnapping	$9,061	$2
Vehicle Theft	$111,732	$21
Burglary	$42,342	$8
Theft	$156,292	$29
Arson	$13,545	$3
Vandalism	$68,165	$13
Animal Cruelty	$768	$0
Drug Crimes	$38,919	$7
Identity Theft	$35,860	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$1,429,704	$266

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 17820, 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 17820 totals $4,916,958 ($916 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,346,661 ($1,183 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 17820 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 17820’s 5,365 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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17820 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 17820 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6611
Robbery	0.5152
Rape	0.3591
Murder	0.0642
Total Violent Crime	1.600 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.625
Vehicle Theft	1.345
Burglary	0.8701
Arson	0.1045
Total Property Crime	7.945 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0279
Drug Crimes	0.9807
Vandalism	1.778
Identity Theft	0.8636
Animal Cruelty	0.0194
Total "Other" Rate	3.670 (A)

Individual 17820 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 17820 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 17820.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
17815, PA	B+	A-	B-
17824, PA	A	A	A-
17888, PA	C-	C-	D+
17832, PA	B-	C	C+
17920, PA	C-	C-	D+
18631, PA	A	A+	A
17821, PA	A+	A+	A
17868, PA	A+	A	A
17967, PA	A	A	A
17946, PA	B	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

17820 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
23089, VA	B+	A-	A-
32621, FL	A+	A+	A+
32460, FL	A+	B-	B-
72065, AR	B-	C-	C-
72360, AR	F	F	F
75844, TX	D	D	D
27011, NC	C	C-	C-
24641, VA	D	D+	D+
24134, VA	B-	B	B
23930, VA	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 17820 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 17820, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 17820 schools on SchoolGrade

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