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

Crime per Capita in Gwynedd Valley

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

 

Gwynedd Valley, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A

$280,835

Cost of Crime™ for Gwynedd Valley, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $763 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Gwynedd Valley ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Gwynedd Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gwynedd Valley is 11.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gwynedd Valley Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gwynedd Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 85 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 91 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Gwynedd Valley, PA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gwynedd Valley, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Gwynedd Valley for 2025 is $280,835. This translates to approximately $297 per resident and $763 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Gwynedd Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gwynedd Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Gwynedd Valley, PA: $297
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gwynedd Valley is $297 per year, which is $167 less than the national average and $56 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gwynedd Valley:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $740 more than in Gwynedd Valley.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $178 less than in Gwynedd Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gwynedd Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Gwynedd Valley
Cost per Gwynedd Valley Resident
Murder
$134,726
$142
Rape/Sexual Assault
$21,869
$23
Robbery
$11,810
$12
Assault
$41,331
$44
Kidnapping
$546
$1
Vehicle Theft
$24,293
$26
Burglary
$7,099
$8
Theft
$17,796
$19
Arson
$2,472
$3
Vandalism
$9,001
$10
Animal Cruelty
$191
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,758
$7
Identity Theft
$2,945
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$280,835
$297

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gwynedd Valley, 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 Gwynedd Valley totals $1,012,685 ($1,070 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,293,521 ($1,367 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 Gwynedd Valley 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 Gwynedd Valley’s 946 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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Gwynedd Valley 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 Gwynedd Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.521
Robbery
0.3969
Rape
0.3813
Murder
0.0758
Total Violent Crime
2.375 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.632
Vehicle Theft
1.658
Burglary
0.8274
Arson
0.1082
Total Property Crime
6.226 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0095
Drug Crimes
0.9657
Vandalism
1.332
Identity Theft
0.4022
Animal Cruelty
0.0272
Total "Other" Rate
2.736 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gwynedd Valley 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
B-
C
C
C+
D-
D-
A-
A-
A-
D
D+
D+
C-
C-
C-
A-
D-
D-
A
A
A
B
B+
B+
A
A
A
D+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Gwynedd Valley 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 Gwynedd Valley, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Gwynedd Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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