The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in East Ararat, 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?

$26,867

Cost of Crime™ for East Ararat, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $325 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Ararat 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 East Ararat's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Ararat is 8.207 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Ararat Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Ararat varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 101 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 128 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in East Ararat, PA

The total projected cost of crime in East Ararat for 2025 is $26,867. This translates to approximately $140 per resident and $325 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in East Ararat. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Ararat Compared to Other Cities?

East Ararat, PA:	$140
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Ararat is $140 per year, which is $324 less than the national average and $213 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Ararat:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $897 more than in East Ararat.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $21 less than in East Ararat

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Ararat	Cost per East Ararat Resident
Murder	$7,823	$41
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,585	$24
Robbery	$2,392	$12
Assault	$2,089	$11
Kidnapping	$476	$2
Vehicle Theft	$612	$3
Burglary	$1,954	$10
Theft	$3,312	$17
Arson	$533	$3
Vandalism	$1,293	$7
Animal Cruelty	$39	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,555	$8
Identity Theft	$202	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$26,867	$140

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Ararat, 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 East Ararat totals $75,724 ($394 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $102,591 ($534 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 East Ararat 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 East Ararat’s 192 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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East Ararat 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 East Ararat residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3789
Robbery	0.3961
Rape	0.3938
Murder	0.0217
Total Violent Crime	1.191 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.331
Vehicle Theft	0.2059
Burglary	1.122
Arson	0.1149
Total Property Crime	4.774 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0409
Drug Crimes	1.095
Vandalism	0.9430
Identity Theft	0.1362
Animal Cruelty	0.0273
Total "Other" Rate	2.242 (A+)

Individual East Ararat Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Poyntelle, PA	A+	A+	A+
Herrick Center, PA	A+	A+	A+
Burnwood, PA	A+	A+	A+
Thompson, PA	A+	A	A+
Lakewood, PA	A+	A+	A
Pleasant Mount, PA	A+	A	A+
Jackson, PA	A+	A	A+
Union Dale, PA	A+	B+	A
Shehawken, PA	A+	A+	A
North Jackson, PA	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Ararat 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
Malcolm, MD	A-	A	A
Lucerne, WA	F	D+	D+
Ludell, KS	D	C	C
Luella, TX	A-	A+	A+
Lugert, OK	C+	D+	D+
Lunenburg, AR	D	F	F
Lupus, MO	D+	B-	B-
Macedonia, PA	B	A+	A+
Makena, HI	F	D	D
Lucas, WV	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, East Ararat 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 East Ararat, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Ararat schools on SchoolGrade

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