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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$28,704

Cost of Crime™ for Elk Grove, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $928 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Elk Grove ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Elk Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elk Grove is 17.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elk Grove, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Elk Grove for 2025 is $28,704. This translates to approximately $428 per resident and $928 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Elk Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elk Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Elk Grove, PA:	$428
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elk Grove is $428 per year, which is $36 less than the national average and $76 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elk Grove:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $609 more than in Elk Grove.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $310 less than in Elk Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elk Grove	Cost per Elk Grove Resident
Murder	$16,191	$242
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,618	$24
Robbery	$1,225	$18
Assault	$1,948	$29
Kidnapping	$120	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,764	$26
Burglary	$957	$14
Theft	$2,520	$38
Arson	$209	$3
Vandalism	$1,162	$17
Animal Cruelty	$15	$0
Drug Crimes	$769	$11
Identity Theft	$206	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$28,704	$428

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove totals $115,956 ($1,731 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $144,661 ($2,159 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove’s 67 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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Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.012
Robbery	0.5815
Rape	0.3982
Murder	0.1286
Total Violent Crime	2.121 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.262
Vehicle Theft	1.700
Burglary	1.574
Arson	0.1291
Total Property Crime	10.67 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0295
Drug Crimes	1.553
Vandalism	2.428
Identity Theft	0.3980
Animal Cruelty	0.0298
Total "Other" Rate	4.438 (A-)

Individual Elk Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grassmere Park, PA	B+	B-	B-
Laubachs, PA	B+	B	C+
Jamison City, PA	A	B-	A
Waller, PA	A	C+	B+
Nordmont, PA	B+	A-	B
Strawbridge, PA	B+	A-	B
Benton, PA	A	B	A-
Coles Creek, PA	A	B+	B
Unityville, PA	A+	A+	A-
Fairmount Springs, PA	A	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elk Grove 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
Oreana, ID	D-	C+	C+
Leo, WY	D+	C+	C+
Lewisburg, AR	A-	C	C
Liberty Hill, LA	D+	D	D
Limestone, AR	D+	D-	D-
Little Chief, OK	D	C-	C-
Lloyd, MT	F	F	F
Lost Springs, WY	C+	B+	B+
Oakington, MD	F	D-	D-
Ogden, TN	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Elk Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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