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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$3.29 million

Cost of Crime™ for Birdsboro, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $523 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Birdsboro ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Birdsboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Birdsboro is 11.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Birdsboro Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Birdsboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 66 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Birdsboro, PA see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Birdsboro, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Birdsboro for 2025 is $3,289,078. This translates to approximately $209 per resident and $523 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Birdsboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Birdsboro, PA:	$209
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Birdsboro is $209 per year, which is $256 less than the national average and $144 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Birdsboro:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $829 more than in Birdsboro.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $90 less than in Birdsboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Birdsboro	Cost per Birdsboro Resident
Murder	$1.24 million	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$347,473	$22
Robbery	$152,100	$10
Assault	$326,635	$21
Kidnapping	$22,790	$1
Vehicle Theft	$228,792	$15
Burglary	$137,775	$9
Theft	$427,359	$27
Arson	$41,682	$3
Vandalism	$223,776	$14
Animal Cruelty	$2,910	$0
Drug Crimes	$108,187	$7
Identity Theft	$31,854	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$3,289,078	$209

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Birdsboro, 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 Birdsboro totals $10,021,856 ($636 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,310,934 ($844 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 Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro has 4, have the same problem. Of Birdsboro’s 15,763 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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Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7215
Robbery	0.3068
Rape	0.3636
Murder	0.0418
Total Violent Crime	1.434 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.235
Vehicle Theft	0.9373
Burglary	0.9637
Arson	0.1095
Total Property Crime	7.245 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0238
Drug Crimes	0.9279
Vandalism	1.987
Identity Theft	0.2611
Animal Cruelty	0.0250
Total "Other" Rate	3.225 (A)

Individual Birdsboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Weavertown, PA	A+	A+	A
Kulptown, PA	A+	A+	A
Ridgewood, PA	B+	A-	B-
St. Lawrence, PA	C	B-	D+
Geigertown, PA	A+	A+	A+
Douglassville, PA	A+	A+	A
Mount Penn, PA	C	B-	D+
Limekiln, PA	A-	A+	B
Pennside, PA	C+	B	D+
Yellow House, PA	B+	A	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Birdsboro 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
Malibu, CA	D-	D-	D-
Melissa, TX	A	A	A
McPherson, KS	D+	C+	C+
McFarland, CA	C	D	D
McCordsville, IN	A	B-	B-
Mccalla, AL	B	B+	B+
Mastic, NY	B+	C	C
Mastic Beach, NY	B+	C-	C-
Mason, MI	B	C+	C+
Marshall, MN	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Birdsboro schools on SchoolGrade

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