The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 18219, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$245,557

Cost of Crime™ for 18219, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $512 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 18219 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 18219, PA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 18219 ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of zip codes but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to 18219's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 18219 is 14.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 18219 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 18219 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the south areas to 1 in 139 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 18219, PA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 18219, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 18219 for 2025 is $245,557. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $512 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in 18219. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 18219 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

18219, PA:	$231
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 18219 is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $122 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 18219:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $714 more than in 18219.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $98 less than in 18219

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 18219 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 18219	Cost per 18219 Resident
Murder	$102,592	$96
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,492	$21
Robbery	$14,759	$14
Assault	$12,603	$12
Kidnapping	$3,413	$3
Vehicle Theft	$11,489	$11
Burglary	$9,164	$9
Theft	$46,899	$44
Arson	$2,745	$3
Vandalism	$6,844	$6
Animal Cruelty	$239	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,718	$9
Identity Theft	$2,600	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$245,557	$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 18219, 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 18219 totals $798,020 ($750 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,043,577 ($981 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 18219 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 southeast 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 18219 has 1, have the same problem. Of 18219’s 1,064 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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18219 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 18219 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4125
Robbery	0.4410
Rape	0.3486
Murder	0.0513
Total Violent Crime	1.253 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.511
Vehicle Theft	0.6973
Burglary	0.9496
Arson	0.1068
Total Property Crime	10.26 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0529
Drug Crimes	1.235
Vandalism	0.9003
Identity Theft	0.3157
Animal Cruelty	0.0303
Total "Other" Rate	2.534 (A)

Individual 18219 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 18219 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 18219.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
18249, PA	A+	A+	A+
18202, PA	C+	C	C-
18239, PA	C+	B-	D+
18225, PA	A-	A-	B
18222, PA	A+	A+	A
18201, PA	B	B-	C+
18234, PA	A-	A-	B
18256, PA	A+	A	A+
18223, PA	A-	A-	B
18241, PA	B+	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

18219 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
98281, WA	D-	C-	C-
17823, PA	A+	A+	A+
61259, IL	A	A	A
66035, KS	D	B-	B-
64738, MO	C	A	A
64448, MO	A-	B+	B+
63940, MO	B+	B-	B-
63932, MO	C	D+	D+
61870, IL	D+	C+	C+
61847, IL	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 18219 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 18219, PA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 18219 schools on SchoolGrade

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