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

Crime per Capita in Coal City

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

 

Coal City, PA Map of Crime Rates
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A+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$25,367

Cost of Crime™ for Coal City, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $376 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Coal City ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Coal City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Coal City is 9.482 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Coal City, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Coal City for 2025 is $25,367. This translates to approximately $211 per resident and $376 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Coal City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Coal City Compared to Other Cities?

Coal City, PA: $211
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Coal City is $211 per year, which is $253 less than the national average and $141 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Coal City:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $826 more than in Coal City.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $93 less than in Coal City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Coal City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Coal City
Cost per Coal City Resident
Murder
$9,640
$80
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2,908
$24
Robbery
$1,796
$15
Assault
$4,480
$37
Kidnapping
$159
$1
Vehicle Theft
$286
$2
Burglary
$1,178
$10
Theft
$1,554
$13
Arson
$444
$4
Vandalism
$1,695
$14
Animal Cruelty
$19
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,049
$9
Identity Theft
$158
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$25,367
$211

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Coal City, 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 Coal City totals $79,897 ($666 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $105,264 ($877 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 Coal City 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 Coal City’s 120 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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Coal City 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 Coal City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.300
Robbery
0.4759
Rape
0.3997
Murder
0.0427
Total Violent Crime
2.218 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.501
Vehicle Theft
0.1538
Burglary
1.083
Arson
0.1533
Total Property Crime
3.891 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0218
Drug Crimes
1.182
Vandalism
1.977
Identity Theft
0.1705
Animal Cruelty
0.0217
Total "Other" Rate
3.373 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Coal City 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
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
C+
B+
B+
D-
F
F
A-
C-
C-
B
C-
C-
B-
B+
B+
C+
D
D
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Coal City 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 Coal City, PA average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Coal City schools on SchoolGrade

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