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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$79,723

Cost of Crime™ for Gretna, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $487 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Gretna ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of cities but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Gretna's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gretna is 13.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gretna, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Gretna for 2025 is $79,723. This translates to approximately $198 per resident and $487 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Gretna. 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): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Gretna, PA:	$198
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gretna is $198 per year, which is $266 less than the national average and $154 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gretna:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $839 more than in Gretna.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $79 less than in Gretna

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gretna	Cost per Gretna Resident
Murder	$25,913	$64
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,764	$22
Robbery	$5,177	$13
Assault	$9,623	$24
Kidnapping	$282	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1,914	$5
Burglary	$4,277	$11
Theft	$14,665	$36
Arson	$1,027	$3
Vandalism	$5,700	$14
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,941	$5
Identity Theft	$386	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$79,723	$198

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gretna, 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 Gretna totals $218,934 ($545 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $298,657 ($743 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 Gretna 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 Gretna’s 402 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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Gretna 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 Gretna residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8335
Robbery	0.4094
Rape	0.3595
Murder	0.0343
Total Violent Crime	1.637 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.044
Vehicle Theft	0.3074
Burglary	1.173
Arson	0.1058
Total Property Crime	8.630 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0116
Drug Crimes	0.6528
Vandalism	1.985
Identity Theft	0.1240
Animal Cruelty	0.0182
Total "Other" Rate	2.791 (A)

Individual Gretna Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Westland, PA	A	A	A-
Buffalo, PA	A-	A	B
Hickory, PA	B+	B-	B-
Woodrow, PA	A-	A-	B-
Houston, PA	A-	A	B+
Meadowlands, PA	A	A+	B+
Strabane, PA	C+	B-	D+
Washington, PA	B-	B+	C
West Middletown, PA	A	A	B+
Southview, PA	C-	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gretna 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
Aden, VA	D-	A-	A-
Zion, WI	B+	B+	B+
Zion, PA	A+	A+	A+
Yellow Jacket, CO	D	D+	D+
Wyoming, WY	D+	C	C
Wyoma, WV	C+	B-	B-
Wyodak, WY	C	B	B
Wyeville, WI	A-	B-	B-
Wye, AR	D	D+	D+
Woodville, WV	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Gretna 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 Gretna, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Gretna schools on SchoolGrade

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