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

Crime per Capita in Banksville

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

 

Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B
Other Crime Grade
B-

$3.03 million

Cost of Crime™ for Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,071 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Banksville is 28.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Banksville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Banksville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southeast areas to 1 in 45 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Banksville for 2025 is $3,032,714. This translates to approximately $511 per resident and $1,071 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Banksville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Banksville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA: $511
Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, : $1066
Somerton, Philadelphia, PA: $302
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Banksville is $511 per year, which is $46 more than the national average and $158 more than Pittsburgh's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Banksville:
  • In Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, , crime costs $1,066 per person, which is $556 more than in Banksville.
  • In Somerton, Philadelphia, PA, crime costs $302 per person, which is $208 less than in Banksville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Banksville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Banksville
Cost per Banksville Resident
Murder
$1.27 million
$214
Rape/Sexual Assault
$144,189
$24
Robbery
$130,786
$22
Assault
$288,210
$49
Kidnapping
$8,200
$1
Vehicle Theft
$409,004
$69
Burglary
$80,076
$13
Theft
$350,024
$59
Arson
$18,267
$3
Vandalism
$198,686
$33
Animal Cruelty
$2,055
$0
Drug Crimes
$91,848
$15
Identity Theft
$37,689
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$3,032,714
$511

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Banksville, Pittsburgh, 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 Banksville totals $9,259,103 ($1,559 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,291,817 ($2,069 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 Banksville 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 neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Banksville’s 5,940 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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Banksville 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 Banksville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.689
Robbery
0.7000
Rape
0.4003
Murder
0.1141
Total Violent Crime
2.904 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.38
Vehicle Theft
4.447
Burglary
1.486
Arson
0.1273
Total Property Crime
17.44 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0228
Drug Crimes
2.090
Vandalism
4.682
Identity Theft
0.8198
Animal Cruelty
0.0468
Total "Other" Rate
7.662 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Banksville is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
D
C+
C+
D+
C+
C+
C+
D
D
D
C
C
A+
A
A
F
B-
B-
C
A-
A-
B+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Banksville 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 Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Banksville schools on SchoolGrade

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