The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 19087, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 19087

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 19087.

 

19087, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
C+
Other Crime Grade
A-

$9.59 million

Cost of Crime™ for 19087, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $715 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 19087 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 19087, PA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 19087 ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of zip codes but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to 19087's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 19087 is 19.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 19087 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 19087 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the south areas to 1 in 73 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 19087, PA see the most incidents - about 157 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 19087, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 19087 for 2025 is $9,587,039. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $715 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 19087. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 19087 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

19087, PA: $265
19132, PA: $945
17315, PA: $133
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 19087 is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $88 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 19087:
  • In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $680 more than in 19087.
  • In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $132 less than in 19087

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 19087 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 19087
Cost per 19087 Resident
Murder
$2.96 million
$82
Rape/Sexual Assault
$748,090
$21
Robbery
$449,030
$12
Assault
$588,854
$16
Kidnapping
$23,144
$1
Vehicle Theft
$1.26 million
$35
Burglary
$454,494
$13
Theft
$1.85 million
$51
Arson
$90,033
$2
Vandalism
$582,848
$16
Animal Cruelty
$8,448
$0
Drug Crimes
$377,567
$10
Identity Theft
$196,344
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$9,587,039
$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 19087, 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 19087 totals $23,545,743 ($651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,132,782 ($916 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 19087 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 south 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 19087 has 1, have the same problem. Of 19087’s 36,157 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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19087 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 19087 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5671
Robbery
0.3948
Rape
0.3412
Murder
0.0435
Total Violent Crime
1.347 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.872
Vehicle Theft
2.257
Burglary
1.386
Arson
0.1031
Total Property Crime
13.62 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0106
Drug Crimes
1.412
Vandalism
2.256
Identity Theft
0.7016
Animal Cruelty
0.0316
Total "Other" Rate
4.412 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 19087 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 19087.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A+
B
B-
A
C
A
A+
A
B+
A
B-
A
A+
A-
A
A+
A-
C+
C+
C-
B+
A
B-
A+
A+
A-
B-
A-
C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

19087 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
D-
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
B+
B-
B-
D-
F
F
C+
D+
D+
D+
A
A
C
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
D+
D
D
B-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, 19087 is as safe as 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 19087, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 85% actual proficiency versus 67% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 19087 schools on SchoolGrade

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