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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$126,729

Cost of Crime™ for Hahnstown, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $868 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hahnstown ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Hahnstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hahnstown is 18.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hahnstown, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Hahnstown for 2025 is $126,729. This translates to approximately $273 per resident and $868 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Hahnstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Hahnstown, PA:	$273
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hahnstown is $273 per year, which is $192 less than the national average and $80 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hahnstown:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $765 more than in Hahnstown.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $154 less than in Hahnstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hahnstown	Cost per Hahnstown Resident
Murder	$53,148	$114
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,147	$20
Robbery	$4,006	$9
Assault	$8,253	$18
Kidnapping	$151	$0
Vehicle Theft	$4,423	$10
Burglary	$5,847	$13
Theft	$25,212	$54
Arson	$1,304	$3
Vandalism	$7,247	$16
Animal Cruelty	$144	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,688	$14
Identity Theft	$1,159	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$126,729	$273

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hahnstown, 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 Hahnstown totals $399,529 ($859 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $526,258 ($1,132 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 Hahnstown 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 Hahnstown’s 465 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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Hahnstown 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 Hahnstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6180
Robbery	0.2739
Rape	0.3244
Murder	0.0608
Total Violent Crime	1.277 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.47
Vehicle Theft	0.6143
Burglary	1.386
Arson	0.1162
Total Property Crime	12.59 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0053
Drug Crimes	1.944
Vandalism	2.182
Identity Theft	0.3220
Animal Cruelty	0.0418
Total "Other" Rate	4.495 (A-)

Individual Hahnstown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reamstown, PA	A	A	B+
Ephrata, PA	A	A+	A-
Stevens, PA	A	A	A-
Denver, PA	A+	A	A
Terre Hill, PA	A+	A	A-
Akron, PA	A	A+	B+
Fivepointville, PA	A+	A-	A+
Goodville, PA	B	C+	B+
Blue Ball, PA	A	A	B
Schoeneck, PA	A+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hahnstown 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
Potterville, PA	A	C+	C+
Pin Hook, NC	D+	D-	D-
Pink, PA	A+	A	A
Plum Run, PA	A+	B+	B+
Point, LA	B+	D	D
Ponderosa Heights, NM	D-	F	F
Portland, PA	A+	A+	A+
Portsmouth, IA	B+	C-	C-
Possum Trot, MS	A	A+	A+
Potter, AL	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Hahnstown 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 Hahnstown, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hahnstown schools on SchoolGrade

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