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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$281,501

Cost of Crime™ for Courtdale, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $736 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Courtdale ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Courtdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Courtdale is 20.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Courtdale Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Courtdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Courtdale, PA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Courtdale, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Courtdale for 2025 is $281,501. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $736 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Courtdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Courtdale, PA:	$306
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Courtdale is $306 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $47 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Courtdale:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $732 more than in Courtdale.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $187 less than in Courtdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Courtdale	Cost per Courtdale Resident
Murder	$103,049	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,864	$23
Robbery	$13,297	$14
Assault	$29,931	$32
Kidnapping	$1,998	$2
Vehicle Theft	$12,389	$13
Burglary	$15,088	$16
Theft	$50,240	$55
Arson	$2,495	$3
Vandalism	$19,934	$22
Animal Cruelty	$213	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,226	$9
Identity Theft	$3,777	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$281,501	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Courtdale, 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 Courtdale totals $796,712 ($865 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,078,213 ($1,171 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 Courtdale 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 east 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 Courtdale’s 921 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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Courtdale 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 Courtdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.132
Robbery	0.4590
Rape	0.3736
Murder	0.0595
Total Violent Crime	2.024 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.53
Vehicle Theft	0.8687
Burglary	1.806
Arson	0.1122
Total Property Crime	13.32 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0358
Drug Crimes	1.207
Vandalism	3.030
Identity Theft	0.5298
Animal Cruelty	0.0313
Total "Other" Rate	4.834 (B+)

Individual Courtdale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pringle, PA	C	B	C-
Luzerne, PA	D+	C-	D
Edwardsville, PA	D	C	D-
Kingston, PA	C-	B-	D+
Swoyersville, PA	B	B	C+
Forty Fort, PA	C+	A-	D+
Larksville, PA	C+	B	C-
Shavertown, PA	A	A	B
Plains, PA	D+	C	D
Wilkes-Barre, PA	C-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Courtdale 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
Pantego, NC	D	D+	D+
Mack, CO	C+	C-	C-
Mayview, MO	C	B+	B+
Meadow Grove, NE	B	C	C
Melville, LA	D	F	F
Mesa, MS	C	B-	B-
Mexico Beach, FL	A-	B	B
Midland, TN	B+	B-	B-
Mount Calm, TX	C	D	D
Nelson, MI	A	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Courtdale 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 Courtdale, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Courtdale schools on SchoolGrade

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