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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$686,109

Cost of Crime™ for Barnesville, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $807 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Barnesville ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Barnesville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barnesville is 18.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Barnesville Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Barnesville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Barnesville, PA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barnesville, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Barnesville for 2025 is $686,109. This translates to approximately $358 per resident and $807 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Barnesville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Barnesville, PA:	$358
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barnesville is $358 per year, which is $106 less than the national average and $6 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barnesville:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $679 more than in Barnesville.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $240 less than in Barnesville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Barnesville	Cost per Barnesville Resident
Murder	$363,380	$190
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,098	$22
Robbery	$26,854	$14
Assault	$45,479	$24
Kidnapping	$2,886	$2
Vehicle Theft	$12,475	$7
Burglary	$16,073	$8
Theft	$115,877	$61
Arson	$4,202	$2
Vandalism	$31,519	$16
Animal Cruelty	$378	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,169	$9
Identity Theft	$7,719	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$686,109	$358

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barnesville, 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 Barnesville totals $2,630,306 ($1,374 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,316,415 ($1,733 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 Barnesville 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 northwest 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 Barnesville has 2, have the same problem. Of Barnesville’s 1,914 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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Barnesville 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 Barnesville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8274
Robbery	0.4460
Rape	0.3627
Murder	0.1010
Total Violent Crime	1.737 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.69
Vehicle Theft	0.4209
Burglary	0.9259
Arson	0.0909
Total Property Crime	13.13 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0249
Drug Crimes	1.213
Vandalism	2.305
Identity Theft	0.5210
Animal Cruelty	0.0267
Total "Other" Rate	4.090 (A-)

Individual Barnesville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grier City, PA	A	B	A-
Vulcan, PA	B	A	C
Delano, PA	A	B	A-
Quakake, PA	A	A	B+
Tuscarora, PA	A+	A	A+
Brockton, PA	A+	A	A
Tamaqua, PA	A-	B	B
New Boston, PA	C	D+	C-
Mahanoy City, PA	F	D+	F
Hometown, PA	A	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barnesville 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
Loleta, CA	D	D	D
Altamont, KS	D	B-	B-
Chebanse, IL	A+	A-	A-
Willow, AK	C	D-	D-
Pierron, IL	A	A-	A-
Booneville, KY	D+	C-	C-
Warwick, GA	B+	B-	B-
Center, GA	A+	B	B
Venice, IL	F	F	F
Campania, GA	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Barnesville 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 Barnesville, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Barnesville schools on SchoolGrade

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