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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$518,508

Cost of Crime™ for Colmar, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $751 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Colmar ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Colmar's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Colmar is 20.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Colmar Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Colmar varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Colmar, PA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Colmar, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Colmar for 2025 is $518,508. This translates to approximately $278 per resident and $751 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Colmar. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Colmar, PA:	$278
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Colmar is $278 per year, which is $186 less than the national average and $74 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Colmar:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $759 more than in Colmar.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $159 less than in Colmar

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Colmar	Cost per Colmar Resident
Murder	$151,985	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,308	$23
Robbery	$20,423	$11
Assault	$42,182	$23
Kidnapping	$13,032	$7
Vehicle Theft	$59,625	$32
Burglary	$11,706	$6
Theft	$107,852	$58
Arson	$3,507	$2
Vandalism	$37,233	$20
Animal Cruelty	$494	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,159	$11
Identity Theft	$7,001	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$518,508	$278

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colmar, 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 Colmar totals $1,230,504 ($660 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,749,011 ($939 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 Colmar 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 have the same problem. Of Colmar’s 1,863 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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Colmar 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 Colmar residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7884
Robbery	0.3485
Rape	0.3745
Murder	0.0434
Total Violent Crime	1.555 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.18
Vehicle Theft	2.067
Burglary	0.6928
Arson	0.0780
Total Property Crime	14.02 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1154
Drug Crimes	1.535
Vandalism	2.798
Identity Theft	0.4855
Animal Cruelty	0.0359
Total "Other" Rate	4.970 (B+)

Individual Colmar Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Line Lexington, PA	A+	A+	A
Montgomeryville, PA	B+	A	B-
Hatfield, PA	B+	A+	C+
Chalfont, PA	A+	A+	A
Lansdale, PA	A-	A+	B-
North Wales, PA	B+	A+	B-
Souderton, PA	A-	A	B
New Britain, PA	B+	A	B-
Silverdale, PA	A	A+	B+
Gwynedd Valley, PA	A+	B	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Colmar 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
Haines, AK	C	F	F
Carlos, MN	B	A+	A+
Cressona, PA	A-	B	B
Seeley Lake, MT	D+	D	D
Birch Tree, MO	C-	D	D
Pioneer, TN	F	D-	D-
Port Republic, VA	B+	B	B
Huttonsville, WV	B	A-	A-
Hilbert, WI	B+	B	B
Lacygne, KS	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Colmar 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 Colmar, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Colmar schools on SchoolGrade

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