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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$101,880

Cost of Crime™ for Ehrenfeld, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $768 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Ehrenfeld ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Ehrenfeld's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ehrenfeld is 16.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ehrenfeld Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ehrenfeld varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Ehrenfeld, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Ehrenfeld for 2025 is $101,880. This translates to approximately $313 per resident and $768 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Ehrenfeld. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Ehrenfeld, PA:	$313
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ehrenfeld is $313 per year, which is $151 less than the national average and $39 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ehrenfeld:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $724 more than in Ehrenfeld.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $195 less than in Ehrenfeld

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ehrenfeld	Cost per Ehrenfeld Resident
Murder	$42,221	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,635	$23
Robbery	$8,679	$27
Assault	$13,753	$42
Kidnapping	$345	$1
Vehicle Theft	$3,025	$9
Burglary	$2,558	$8
Theft	$15,456	$48
Arson	$776	$2
Vandalism	$4,334	$13
Animal Cruelty	$70	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,542	$8
Identity Theft	$486	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$101,880	$313

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ehrenfeld, 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 Ehrenfeld totals $324,446 ($998 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $426,326 ($1,312 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 Ehrenfeld 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 Ehrenfeld’s 325 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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Ehrenfeld 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 Ehrenfeld residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.474
Robbery	0.8490
Rape	0.3875
Murder	0.0691
Total Violent Crime	2.779 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.183
Vehicle Theft	0.6010
Burglary	0.8677
Arson	0.0988
Total Property Crime	10.75 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0175
Drug Crimes	1.057
Vandalism	1.867
Identity Theft	0.1933
Animal Cruelty	0.0293
Total "Other" Rate	3.164 (A)

Individual Ehrenfeld Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Fork, PA	A-	D+	B+
Summerhill, PA	A	B-	B+
St. Michael, PA	B	D+	B
Wilmore, PA	A	A	B
Sidman, PA	B-	B+	C-
Mineral Point, PA	A+	B	A
Vinco, PA	A	C	A
Parkhill, PA	A	A	B+
Salix, PA	A	A	A-
Portage, PA	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ehrenfeld 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
Circleville, WV	A-	A	A
Willow Grove, NY	A	D+	D+
Willow Branch, IN	B+	A-	A-
Williamsburg, MD	C-	D	D
Champion, AL	C+	B	B
Wilder, TN	C	B-	B-
Wilda, LA	D+	F	F
Chulafinnee, AL	D+	C+	C+
Church View, VA	A	B-	B-
Circle Hill, OH	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Ehrenfeld 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 Ehrenfeld, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ehrenfeld schools on SchoolGrade

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