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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Aston, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $838 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Aston ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Aston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Aston is 18.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Aston Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Aston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 89 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Aston, PA see the most incidents - about 95 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Aston, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Aston for 2025 is $7,018,327. This translates to approximately $327 per resident and $838 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Aston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Aston Compared to Other Cities?

Aston, PA:	$327
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Aston is $327 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $26 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Aston:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $711 more than in Aston.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $208 less than in Aston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Aston	Cost per Aston Resident
Murder	$2.72 million	$126
Rape/Sexual Assault	$516,123	$24
Robbery	$390,145	$18
Assault	$613,854	$29
Kidnapping	$28,064	$1
Vehicle Theft	$908,316	$42
Burglary	$217,722	$10
Theft	$923,840	$43
Arson	$42,028	$2
Vandalism	$389,774	$18
Animal Cruelty	$5,411	$0
Drug Crimes	$180,825	$8
Identity Theft	$86,362	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,018,327	$327

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Aston, 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 Aston totals $20,815,585 ($968 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,833,912 ($1,295 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 Aston 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 central part of the city 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 Aston has 1, have the same problem. Of Aston’s 21,495 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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Aston 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 Aston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9944
Robbery	0.5770
Rape	0.3960
Murder	0.0672
Total Violent Crime	2.035 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.299
Vehicle Theft	2.729
Burglary	1.117
Arson	0.0810
Total Property Crime	12.23 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0215
Drug Crimes	1.137
Vandalism	2.538
Identity Theft	0.5191
Animal Cruelty	0.0340
Total "Other" Rate	4.250 (A-)

Individual Aston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brookhaven, PA	C+	B-	C-
Marcus Hook, PA	C+	C+	C-
Chester Heights, PA	A	A+	A-
Trainer, PA	B	C	C+
Upland, PA	C+	C-	C
Parkside, PA	B-	B-	C
Boothwyn, PA	A-	A	B-
Rose Valley, PA	A-	A+	B
Garnet Valley, PA	A-	A+	B
Chester, PA	D+	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Aston is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Burlington, VT	D+	B-	B-
Stephens City, VA	A	A	A
St. Joseph, MI	B	C+	C+
Springtown, TX	B+	C	C
Georgetown, SC	F	F	F
Glastonbury, CT	A	A+	A+
Spring Lake, NC	D	D	D
Gloversville, NY	C-	D+	D+
South Milwaukee, WI	C-	B-	B-
Frankfort, IL	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Aston 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 Aston, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Aston schools on SchoolGrade

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