The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fairview-Ferndale, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$712,255

Cost of Crime™ for Fairview-Ferndale, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $650 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fairview-Ferndale 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 Fairview-Ferndale, PA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Fairview-Ferndale ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Fairview-Ferndale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fairview-Ferndale is 19.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fairview-Ferndale Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fairview-Ferndale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Fairview-Ferndale, PA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fairview-Ferndale, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Fairview-Ferndale for 2025 is $712,255. This translates to approximately $392 per resident and $650 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Fairview-Ferndale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fairview-Ferndale Compared to Other Cities?

Fairview-Ferndale, PA:	$392
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fairview-Ferndale is $392 per year, which is $72 less than the national average and $39 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fairview-Ferndale:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $645 more than in Fairview-Ferndale.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $273 less than in Fairview-Ferndale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fairview-Ferndale	Cost per Fairview-Ferndale Resident
Murder	$330,455	$182
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,973	$24
Robbery	$41,824	$23
Assault	$105,448	$58
Kidnapping	$6,181	$3
Vehicle Theft	$9,472	$5
Burglary	$14,900	$8
Theft	$86,690	$48
Arson	$4,849	$3
Vandalism	$48,881	$27
Animal Cruelty	$404	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,267	$7
Identity Theft	$6,912	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$712,255	$392

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fairview-Ferndale, 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 Fairview-Ferndale totals $2,446,570 ($1,346 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,158,825 ($1,738 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 Fairview-Ferndale 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Fairview-Ferndale’s 1,818 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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Fairview-Ferndale 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 Fairview-Ferndale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.020
Robbery	0.7314
Rape	0.3989
Murder	0.0967
Total Violent Crime	3.247 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.207
Vehicle Theft	0.3365
Burglary	0.9036
Arson	0.1105
Total Property Crime	10.56 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0561
Drug Crimes	0.9122
Vandalism	3.764
Identity Theft	0.4912
Animal Cruelty	0.0301
Total "Other" Rate	5.253 (B+)

Individual Fairview-Ferndale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shamokin, PA	C-	D	D+
Coal Township, PA	B	B-	B
Excelsior, PA	A-	B	B+
West Cameron, PA	B+	B-	B-
Sunnyside, PA	A	A+	B+
Coal Run, PA	B+	B	B
Ranshaw, PA	B	C+	B-
Paxinos, PA	A+	A+	A-
Kulpmont, PA	B-	B-	C
Leck Kill, PA	A	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fairview-Ferndale 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
Amenia, NY	D	D-	D-
Parkston, SD	B-	A	A
Milltown, IN	A	A-	A-
New Creek, WV	A+	A	A
Vardaman, MS	A	A+	A+
Newville, AL	B+	B+	B+
Elkton, FL	A+	A-	A-
Elkland, PA	B-	F	F
Earle, AR	F	F	F
Duncan, AZ	B-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Fairview-Ferndale is as safe as 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 Fairview-Ferndale, PA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Fairview-Ferndale schools on SchoolGrade

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