The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 18621, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.19 million

Cost of Crime™ for 18621, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $581 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 18621 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 18621, PA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 18621 ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of zip codes but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to 18621's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 18621 is 12.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 18621 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 18621 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 56 in the east areas to 1 in 106 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 18621, PA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the central part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 18621, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 18621 for 2025 is $1,185,932. This translates to approximately $243 per resident and $581 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in 18621. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 18621 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

18621, PA:	$243
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 18621 is $243 per year, which is $221 less than the national average and $110 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 18621:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $702 more than in 18621.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $110 less than in 18621

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 18621 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 18621	Cost per 18621 Resident
Murder	$547,133	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$110,766	$23
Robbery	$56,932	$12
Assault	$96,558	$20
Kidnapping	$12,378	$3
Vehicle Theft	$43,061	$9
Burglary	$41,795	$9
Theft	$168,822	$35
Arson	$13,129	$3
Vandalism	$54,496	$11
Animal Cruelty	$904	$0
Drug Crimes	$31,594	$6
Identity Theft	$8,364	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,185,932	$243

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 18621, 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 18621 totals $4,205,591 ($862 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,391,523 ($1,105 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 18621 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, of which 18621 has 1, have the same problem. Of 18621’s 4,879 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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18621 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 18621 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6891
Robbery	0.3710
Rape	0.3744
Murder	0.0597
Total Violent Crime	1.494 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.681
Vehicle Theft	0.5700
Burglary	0.9445
Arson	0.1114
Total Property Crime	8.307 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0418
Drug Crimes	0.8754
Vandalism	1.563
Identity Theft	0.2215
Animal Cruelty	0.0250
Total "Other" Rate	2.727 (A)

Individual 18621 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 18621 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 18621.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
18656, PA	A+	A	A+
18617, PA	C+	D	C+
18627, PA	C-	A	D
18634, PA	B	B+	B-
18655, PA	A+	A	A-
18651, PA	B-	B-	C+
18708, PA	A-	A+	B
18622, PA	A+	A+	A+
18618, PA	A+	A	A
18612, PA	A-	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

18621 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
04009, ME	B	A	A
06248, CT	A	A+	A+
58237, ND	D+	C+	C+
51247, IA	B+	B+	B+
52031, IA	B+	B-	B-
54548, WI	C	C+	C+
54568, WI	B	C	C
54727, WI	A-	B+	B+
54739, WI	A	A-	A-
54829, WI	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 18621 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 18621, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 18621 schools on SchoolGrade

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