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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$871,639

Cost of Crime™ for Elysburg, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $517 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Elysburg ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Elysburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elysburg is 13.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elysburg Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elysburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 67 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Elysburg, PA see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elysburg, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Elysburg for 2025 is $871,639. This translates to approximately $215 per resident and $517 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Elysburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Elysburg, PA:	$215
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elysburg is $215 per year, which is $249 less than the national average and $137 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elysburg:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $822 more than in Elysburg.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $96 less than in Elysburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elysburg	Cost per Elysburg Resident
Murder	$291,436	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$90,858	$22
Robbery	$76,861	$19
Assault	$84,254	$21
Kidnapping	$7,900	$2
Vehicle Theft	$28,946	$7
Burglary	$26,362	$7
Theft	$133,140	$33
Arson	$12,778	$3
Vandalism	$66,757	$16
Animal Cruelty	$657	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,583	$9
Identity Theft	$16,107	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$871,639	$215

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elysburg, 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 Elysburg totals $2,430,818 ($600 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,302,457 ($815 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 Elysburg 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 west 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, of which Elysburg has 1, have the same problem. Of Elysburg’s 4,050 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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Elysburg 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 Elysburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7244
Robbery	0.6033
Rape	0.3700
Murder	0.0383
Total Violent Crime	1.736 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.348
Vehicle Theft	0.4615
Burglary	0.7177
Arson	0.1307
Total Property Crime	7.657 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0322
Drug Crimes	1.188
Vandalism	2.307
Identity Theft	0.5138
Animal Cruelty	0.0219
Total "Other" Rate	4.063 (A-)

Individual Elysburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reed, PA	A	A+	A-
Excelsior, PA	A-	B	B+
Knoebels Grove, PA	A+	A+	A
Coal Run, PA	B+	B	B
Natalie, PA	C+	C	C
Parrs Mill, PA	A-	A-	B
Coal Township, PA	B	B-	B
Shamokin, PA	C-	D	D+
Marion Heights, PA	C+	C	C
Paxinos, PA	A+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elysburg 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
Swoyersville, PA	B	B	B
Thomasville, AL	D-	D-	D-
Tobaccoville, NC	B-	B	B
Tiffin, IA	B+	A	A
Shingletown, CA	B-	B	B
Halls, TN	D-	D-	D-
Northvale, NJ	C+	A	A
Bunkie, LA	F	F	F
Bunker Hill, IN	C	C	C
Florence, TX	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Elysburg 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 Elysburg, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Elysburg schools on SchoolGrade

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