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

Crime per Capita in Furlong

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Furlong.

 

Furlong, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$1.61 million

Cost of Crime™ for Furlong, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $561 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Furlong ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Furlong's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Furlong is 7.209 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Furlong Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Furlong varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 102 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 169 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Furlong, PA see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Furlong, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Furlong for 2025 is $1,613,200. This translates to approximately $192 per resident and $561 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Furlong. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Furlong, PA: $192
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Furlong is $192 per year, which is $272 less than the national average and $160 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Furlong:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $845 more than in Furlong.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $74 less than in Furlong

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Furlong for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Furlong
Cost per Furlong Resident
Murder
$873,172
$104
Rape/Sexual Assault
$158,027
$19
Robbery
$63,454
$8
Assault
$114,486
$14
Kidnapping
$13,544
$2
Vehicle Theft
$83,236
$10
Burglary
$39,751
$5
Theft
$110,088
$13
Arson
$15,691
$2
Vandalism
$82,459
$10
Animal Cruelty
$846
$0
Drug Crimes
$42,131
$5
Identity Theft
$16,314
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,613,200
$192

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Furlong, 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 Furlong totals $6,594,343 ($787 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,207,543 ($979 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 Furlong 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 Furlong has 1, have the same problem. Of Furlong’s 8,381 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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Furlong 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 Furlong residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4757
Robbery
0.2407
Rape
0.3110
Murder
0.0554
Total Violent Crime
1.083 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.536
Vehicle Theft
0.6414
Burglary
0.5229
Arson
0.0775
Total Property Crime
3.778 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0267
Drug Crimes
0.6796
Vandalism
1.377
Identity Theft
0.2515
Animal Cruelty
0.0136
Total "Other" Rate
2.349 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A+
A
A+
A
A
A+
A+
A
A
A
A-
A
B-
A
A
B-
A
A-
A+
B
B+
A
B-
B+
A
C+
A
A+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Furlong 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
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A
A
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C-
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B+
D
C+
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D
D
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B
A-
A-
C-
D
D
A+
A
A
C-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Furlong 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 Furlong, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 67% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Furlong schools on SchoolGrade

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