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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$8,151

Cost of Crime™ for Charlottsville, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $379 per household.

More cost data

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Charlottsville ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Charlottsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Charlottsville is 6.743 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Charlottsville, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Charlottsville for 2025 is $8,151. This translates to approximately $138 per resident and $379 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Charlottsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Charlottsville, PA:	$138
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Charlottsville is $138 per year, which is $326 less than the national average and $215 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Charlottsville:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $899 more than in Charlottsville.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $19 less than in Charlottsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Charlottsville	Cost per Charlottsville Resident
Murder	$2,760	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,397	$24
Robbery	$803	$14
Assault	$964	$16
Kidnapping	$73	$1
Vehicle Theft	$80	$1
Burglary	$280	$5
Theft	$793	$13
Arson	$136	$2
Vandalism	$323	$5
Animal Cruelty	$12	$0
Drug Crimes	$515	$9
Identity Theft	$14	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$8,151	$138

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Charlottsville, 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 Charlottsville totals $25,691 ($435 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,842 ($574 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 Charlottsville 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 city has few 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 Charlottsville’s 59 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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Charlottsville 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 Charlottsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5690
Robbery	0.4328
Rape	0.3905
Murder	0.0249
Total Violent Crime	1.417 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.595
Vehicle Theft	0.0879
Burglary	0.5224
Arson	0.0958
Total Property Crime	3.301 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0203
Drug Crimes	1.180
Vandalism	0.7663
Identity Theft	0.0307
Animal Cruelty	0.0278
Total "Other" Rate	2.025 (A+)

Individual Charlottsville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tyrone, PA	A-	A-	B+
Skelp, PA	A+	A+	A+
Shoenberger, PA	A+	A+	A+
Birmingham, PA	A+	A+	A+
Tipton, PA	A+	A	A
Vail, PA	A+	A+	A+
Northwood, PA	A-	A+	B
Bellwood, PA	A-	A-	B+
Bald Eagle, PA	A	A-	A
Spruce Creek, PA	A+	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Charlottsville 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
Caile, MS	B-	A-	A-
Rough And Ready, PA	A	A+	A+
Domingo, NM	F	D-	D-
Harvard, NY	A+	A-	A-
Hawversville, NY	B+	D+	D+
Sanford, NY	A-	B	B
Santa Cruz, AZ	D	D-	D-
Santiago, WA	F	F	F
Sasabe, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Solitude, UT	C-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Charlottsville 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 Charlottsville, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Charlottsville schools on SchoolGrade

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