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

Crime per Capita in Castle Shannon

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

 

Castle Shannon, PA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D
Other Crime Grade
C

$3.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Castle Shannon, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,020 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Castle Shannon ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Castle Shannon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Castle Shannon is 33.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Castle Shannon Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Castle Shannon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Castle Shannon, PA see the most incidents - about 71 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Castle Shannon, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Castle Shannon for 2025 is $3,687,311. This translates to approximately $451 per resident and $1,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Castle Shannon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Castle Shannon Compared to Other Cities?

Castle Shannon, PA: $451
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Castle Shannon is $451 per year, which is $13 less than the national average and $99 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Castle Shannon:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $586 more than in Castle Shannon.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $333 less than in Castle Shannon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Castle Shannon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Castle Shannon
Cost per Castle Shannon Resident
Murder
$1.04 million
$127
Rape/Sexual Assault
$202,985
$25
Robbery
$203,614
$25
Assault
$325,486
$40
Kidnapping
$8,617
$1
Vehicle Theft
$571,940
$70
Burglary
$94,289
$12
Theft
$703,743
$86
Arson
$23,156
$3
Vandalism
$327,330
$40
Animal Cruelty
$3,056
$0
Drug Crimes
$115,631
$14
Identity Theft
$67,605
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$3,687,311
$451

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Castle Shannon, 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 Castle Shannon totals $8,052,846 ($986 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,740,157 ($1,437 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 Castle Shannon 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 west 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 Castle Shannon has 1, have the same problem. Of Castle Shannon’s 8,168 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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Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.388
Robbery
0.7925
Rape
0.4099
Murder
0.0677
Total Violent Crime
2.658 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.64
Vehicle Theft
4.522
Burglary
1.273
Arson
0.1174
Total Property Crime
22.55 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0174
Drug Crimes
1.914
Vandalism
5.610
Identity Theft
1.069
Animal Cruelty
0.0506
Total "Other" Rate
8.661 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Castle Shannon is higher 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
A-
A+
A+
B
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
C-
D+
D+
D+
D
D
A-
A+
A+
A-
D+
D+
C+
B
B
A
A
A
C+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Castle Shannon schools on SchoolGrade

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