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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$137,445

Cost of Crime™ for Gifford, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,080 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Gifford ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Gifford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gifford is 18.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gifford Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gifford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Gifford, PA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gifford, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Gifford for 2025 is $137,445. This translates to approximately $505 per resident and $1,080 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Gifford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Gifford, PA:	$505
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gifford is $505 per year, which is $41 more than the national average and $153 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gifford:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $532 more than in Gifford.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $386 less than in Gifford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gifford	Cost per Gifford Resident
Murder	$74,009	$272
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,683	$25
Robbery	$8,043	$30
Assault	$18,527	$68
Kidnapping	$910	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,387	$5
Burglary	$9,049	$33
Theft	$7,981	$29
Arson	$578	$2
Vandalism	$3,555	$13
Animal Cruelty	$60	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,577	$21
Identity Theft	$1,087	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$137,445	$505

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gifford, 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 Gifford totals $530,598 ($1,951 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $668,044 ($2,456 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 Gifford 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 Gifford’s 272 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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Gifford 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 Gifford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.372
Robbery	0.9400
Rape	0.4052
Murder	0.1448
Total Violent Crime	3.862 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.665
Vehicle Theft	0.3294
Burglary	3.668
Arson	0.0879
Total Property Crime	9.751 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0552
Drug Crimes	2.772
Vandalism	1.830
Identity Theft	0.5163
Animal Cruelty	0.0300
Total "Other" Rate	5.203 (B+)

Individual Gifford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rew, PA	B+	C	B
Cyclone, PA	B+	B+	C+
Custer City, PA	A-	C+	B+
Lewis Run, PA	B+	C	B+
Ormsby, PA	B+	A-	C+
Mount Alton, PA	B+	C-	B+
Degolia, PA	A-	C	B+
Coleville, PA	A+	B-	A
Wrights Corners, PA	A+	B	A+
Irishtown, PA	B	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gifford 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
Horatio, SC	F	F	F
South Minnewaukan, ND	D-	D	D
South Kingstown, RI	A+	A+	A+
South Crossett, AR	D	D+	D+
South Creek, WA	C	C	C
South Butler, NY	A-	D+	D+
Isabel, SD	D-	D	D
Ingleside, MD	B	C+	C+
Inger, MN	D-	B	B
Indian Valley, ID	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Gifford 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 Gifford, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Gifford schools on SchoolGrade

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