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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$100,206

Cost of Crime™ for Drifton, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $596 per household.

More cost data

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Drifton ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of cities but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Drifton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Drifton is 15.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Drifton Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Drifton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Drifton, PA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Drifton, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Drifton for 2025 is $100,206. This translates to approximately $256 per resident and $596 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Drifton. 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): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Drifton, PA:	$256
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Drifton is $256 per year, which is $209 less than the national average and $97 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Drifton:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $782 more than in Drifton.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $137 less than in Drifton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Drifton	Cost per Drifton Resident
Murder	$35,882	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,053	$23
Robbery	$6,247	$16
Assault	$11,638	$30
Kidnapping	$1,195	$3
Vehicle Theft	$3,726	$10
Burglary	$4,395	$11
Theft	$16,549	$42
Arson	$1,088	$3
Vandalism	$6,642	$17
Animal Cruelty	$83	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,331	$8
Identity Theft	$376	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$100,206	$256

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Drifton, 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 Drifton totals $287,339 ($733 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $387,545 ($989 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 Drifton 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 Drifton’s 392 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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Drifton 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 Drifton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.034
Robbery	0.5067
Rape	0.3809
Murder	0.0487
Total Violent Crime	1.970 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.152
Vehicle Theft	0.6139
Burglary	1.236
Arson	0.1149
Total Property Crime	10.12 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0503
Drug Crimes	1.149
Vandalism	2.372
Identity Theft	0.1241
Animal Cruelty	0.0286
Total "Other" Rate	3.724 (A)

Individual Drifton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Freeland, PA	B+	B+	B
Upper Lehigh, PA	A	A+	B+
Lattimer, PA	A-	B+	B-
Hazle Township, PA	C+	C-	C-
Drums, PA	A	A+	A-
Milnesville, PA	D	C-	D-
Harleigh, PA	B	B-	C
Buck Mountain, PA	A-	C	B+
Sand Spring, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hazleton, PA	B-	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Drifton 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
Golden Beach, MD	B+	B+	B+
Pauwela, HI	D+	C+	C+
Patronville, IN	B+	A	A
Parnell, KY	B	B-	B-
Parnell, AR	D+	D	D
Grapefield, VA	D-	C-	C-
Grand Isle, ME	D+	A	A
Victory Lakes, NJ	A	A-	A-
Graceville, PA	A-	A-	A-
Gowen, OK	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Drifton 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 Drifton, PA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Drifton schools on SchoolGrade

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