The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 18239, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$111,199

Cost of Crime™ for 18239, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $836 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 18239 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 18239, PA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 18239 ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of zip codes but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to 18239's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 18239 is 26.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 18239 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 18239 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest areas to 1 in 67 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 18239, PA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 18239, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 18239 for 2025 is $111,199. This translates to approximately $378 per resident and $836 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 18239. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 18239 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

18239, PA:	$378
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 18239 is $378 per year, which is $86 less than the national average and $26 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 18239:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $567 more than in 18239.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $245 less than in 18239

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 18239 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 18239	Cost per 18239 Resident
Murder	$40,310	$137
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,680	$23
Robbery	$6,401	$22
Assault	$13,422	$46
Kidnapping	$802	$3
Vehicle Theft	$4,188	$14
Burglary	$4,854	$17
Theft	$25,381	$86
Arson	$862	$3
Vandalism	$4,472	$15
Animal Cruelty	$79	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,345	$8
Identity Theft	$1,402	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$111,199	$378

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 18239, 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 18239 totals $305,725 ($1,040 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $416,924 ($1,418 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 18239 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 18239’s 294 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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18239 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 18239 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.590
Robbery	0.6922
Rape	0.3747
Murder	0.0730
Total Violent Crime	2.730 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.67
Vehicle Theft	0.9200
Burglary	1.820
Arson	0.1214
Total Property Crime	19.53 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0450
Drug Crimes	1.078
Vandalism	2.129
Identity Theft	0.6159
Animal Cruelty	0.0364
Total "Other" Rate	3.905 (A-)

Individual 18239 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 18239 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 18239.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
18225, PA	A-	A-	B
18234, PA	A-	A-	B
18223, PA	A-	A-	B
18202, PA	C+	C	C-
18201, PA	B	B-	C+
18222, PA	A+	A+	A
18221, PA	A-	A-	B
18219, PA	A	A+	B
18224, PA	A-	A-	B
18230, PA	A-	B+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

18239 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
73835, OK	D	C+	C+
58067, ND	C-	C+	C+
68623, NE	C	C	C
71034, LA	C	D-	D-
72140, AR	D+	D	D
72435, AR	D	D-	D-
72457, AR	C-	D	D
72760, AR	C	D	D
73673, OK	C+	D+	D+
50439, IA	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 18239 is less safe 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 18239, PA average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 18239 schools on SchoolGrade

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