The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 19138, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$22.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for 19138, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,913 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 19138 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 19138, PA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 19138 ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of zip codes but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to 19138's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 19138 is 29.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 19138 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 19138 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest areas to 1 in 43 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 19138, PA see the most incidents - about 185 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 40 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 19138, PA

The total projected cost of crime in 19138 for 2025 is $22,653,267. This translates to approximately $725 per resident and $1,913 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in 19138. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 19138 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

19138, PA:	$725
19132, PA:	$945
17315, PA:	$133
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 19138 is $725 per year, which is $260 more than the national average and $372 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 19138:

In 19132, PA, crime costs $945 per person, which is $220 more than in 19138.
In 17315, PA, crime costs $133 per person, which is $591 less than in 19138

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 19138 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 19138	Cost per 19138 Resident
Murder	$12.4 million	$398
Rape/Sexual Assault	$752,438	$24
Robbery	$879,632	$28
Assault	$2.78 million	$89
Kidnapping	$42,770	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1.56 million	$50
Burglary	$290,043	$9
Theft	$2.07 million	$66
Arson	$66,375	$2
Vandalism	$1.15 million	$37
Animal Cruelty	$12,528	$0
Drug Crimes	$516,536	$17
Identity Theft	$86,639	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$22,653,267	$725

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 19138, 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 19138 totals $87,038,228 ($2,784 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $109,691,495 ($3,508 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 19138 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 northeast 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 19138 has 2, have the same problem. Of 19138’s 31,266 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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19138 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 19138 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.093
Robbery	0.8944
Rape	0.3969
Murder	0.2118
Total Violent Crime	4.596 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.80
Vehicle Theft	3.231
Burglary	1.023
Arson	0.0879
Total Property Crime	17.14 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0226
Drug Crimes	2.233
Vandalism	5.146
Identity Theft	0.3580
Animal Cruelty	0.0542
Total "Other" Rate	7.814 (C+)

Individual 19138 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 19138 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 19138.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
19126, PA	C+	C	C
19150, PA	B	C+	C+
19141, PA	D+	D	D
19119, PA	B	B-	C+
19144, PA	D+	D	D+
19027, PA	B-	C+	C
19095, PA	C+	C	C-
19120, PA	C+	C-	C
19012, PA	B-	C	C
19118, PA	C+	B+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

19138 is similar 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
06489, CT	A-	A+	A+
19038, PA	A-	B+	B+
48322, MI	C+	B-	B-
68123, NE	C+	C-	C-
37172, TN	C-	D	D
42141, KY	B-	A-	A-
46530, IN	A-	A	A
47304, IN	B-	C-	C-
48089, MI	D-	D-	D-
48601, MI	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 19138 is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 19138, PA average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 19138 schools on SchoolGrade

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