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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.41 million

Cost of Crime™ for Forty Fort, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $769 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Forty Fort ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Forty Fort's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Forty Fort is 24.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Forty Fort Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Forty Fort varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Forty Fort, PA see the most incidents - about 28 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Forty Fort, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Forty Fort for 2025 is $1,414,667. This translates to approximately $320 per resident and $769 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Forty Fort. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Forty Fort Compared to Other Cities?

Forty Fort, PA:	$320
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Forty Fort is $320 per year, which is $145 less than the national average and $33 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Forty Fort:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $718 more than in Forty Fort.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $201 less than in Forty Fort

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Forty Fort	Cost per Forty Fort Resident
Murder	$450,130	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$96,300	$22
Robbery	$74,718	$17
Assault	$117,676	$27
Kidnapping	$5,133	$1
Vehicle Theft	$84,513	$19
Burglary	$67,875	$15
Theft	$327,787	$74
Arson	$11,902	$3
Vandalism	$115,466	$26
Animal Cruelty	$1,179	$0
Drug Crimes	$44,719	$10
Identity Theft	$17,268	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,414,667	$320

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Forty Fort, 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 Forty Fort totals $3,512,067 ($793 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,926,734 ($1,113 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 Forty Fort 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, of which Forty Fort has 1, have the same problem. Of Forty Fort’s 4,427 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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Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9256
Robbery	0.5366
Rape	0.3588
Murder	0.0541
Total Violent Crime	1.875 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.30
Vehicle Theft	1.233
Burglary	1.690
Arson	0.1113
Total Property Crime	17.33 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0191
Drug Crimes	1.366
Vandalism	3.651
Identity Theft	0.5039
Animal Cruelty	0.0360
Total "Other" Rate	5.576 (B+)

Individual Forty Fort Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Swoyersville, PA	B	B	C+
Luzerne, PA	D+	C-	D
Plains, PA	D+	C	D
Kingston, PA	C-	B-	D+
Pringle, PA	C	B	C-
Courtdale, PA	B	B+	C
Edwardsville, PA	D	C	D-
West Wyoming, PA	A	A	B+
Wyoming, PA	B	B	C
Wilkes-Barre, PA	C-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Forty Fort is similar 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
Sparta, NC	D-	C-	C-
North Collins, NY	C	D+	D+
Bridge Creek, OK	B+	C-	C-
North Richmond, CA	D+	D-	D-
North Westport, MA	B	C	C
Brookfield, MO	D	C-	C-
Brookridge, FL	A+	A-	A-
Northbridge, MA	A+	A-	A-
Brownstown, IN	C	B+	B+
Burgettstown, PA	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Forty Fort is less safe 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 Forty Fort, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Forty Fort schools on SchoolGrade

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