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

Crime per Capita in Bakerstown

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

 

Bakerstown, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A+

$227,446

Cost of Crime™ for Bakerstown, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $480 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Bakerstown ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Bakerstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bakerstown is 9.015 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bakerstown Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bakerstown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 84 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 135 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Bakerstown, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Bakerstown for 2025 is $227,446. This translates to approximately $169 per resident and $480 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Bakerstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Bakerstown, PA: $169
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bakerstown is $169 per year, which is $295 less than the national average and $183 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bakerstown:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $868 more than in Bakerstown.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $51 less than in Bakerstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bakerstown for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bakerstown
Cost per Bakerstown Resident
Murder
$87,993
$66
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,770
$21
Robbery
$16,469
$12
Assault
$19,143
$14
Kidnapping
$3,098
$2
Vehicle Theft
$14,251
$11
Burglary
$4,976
$4
Theft
$33,045
$25
Arson
$3,401
$3
Vandalism
$7,027
$5
Animal Cruelty
$324
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,186
$6
Identity Theft
$1,762
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$227,446
$169

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bakerstown, 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 Bakerstown totals $729,722 ($544 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $957,168 ($713 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 Bakerstown 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 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 Bakerstown has 3, have the same problem. Of Bakerstown’s 1,342 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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Bakerstown 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 Bakerstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4967
Robbery
0.3902
Rape
0.3413
Murder
0.0349
Total Violent Crime
1.263 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.754
Vehicle Theft
0.6858
Burglary
0.4088
Arson
0.1049
Total Property Crime
5.954 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0381
Drug Crimes
0.8247
Vandalism
0.7330
Identity Theft
0.1696
Animal Cruelty
0.0327
Total "Other" Rate
1.798 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
A-
A
A+
B
A
B+
A-
A+
A+
A
A
A+
B+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A
A+
A+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bakerstown 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
B
C+
C+
C+
C
C
C
B
B
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
D-
C
C
C+
F
F
A-
A+
A+
A-
B
B
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bakerstown 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 Bakerstown, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 79% actual proficiency versus 73% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bakerstown schools on SchoolGrade

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