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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$821,932

Cost of Crime™ for Highspire, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $558 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Highspire ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Highspire's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Highspire is 19.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Highspire Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Highspire varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Highspire, PA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Highspire, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Highspire for 2025 is $821,932. This translates to approximately $280 per resident and $558 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Highspire. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Highspire, PA:	$280
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Highspire is $280 per year, which is $185 less than the national average and $73 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Highspire:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $758 more than in Highspire.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $161 less than in Highspire

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Highspire	Cost per Highspire Resident
Murder	$242,487	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$68,896	$23
Robbery	$31,472	$11
Assault	$118,669	$40
Kidnapping	$8,915	$3
Vehicle Theft	$57,897	$20
Burglary	$28,666	$10
Theft	$148,185	$50
Arson	$8,021	$3
Vandalism	$63,899	$22
Animal Cruelty	$920	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,049	$12
Identity Theft	$8,856	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$821,932	$280

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Highspire, 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 Highspire totals $1,982,310 ($674 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,804,242 ($954 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 Highspire 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 west 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 have the same problem. Of Highspire’s 2,940 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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Highspire 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 Highspire residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.405
Robbery	0.3403
Rape	0.3865
Murder	0.0439
Total Violent Crime	2.176 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.732
Vehicle Theft	1.272
Burglary	1.075
Arson	0.1130
Total Property Crime	12.19 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0500
Drug Crimes	1.612
Vandalism	3.042
Identity Theft	0.3892
Animal Cruelty	0.0423
Total "Other" Rate	5.135 (B+)

Individual Highspire Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bressler, PA	B-	B-	C+
Middletown, PA	B+	A	B-
Steelton, PA	D+	D+	D+
Royalton, PA	B	B+	C+
Etters, PA	A+	A+	A
Goldsboro, PA	A+	A+	A+
Paxtang, PA	D	C	D
New Cumberland, PA	B	B	C+
Penbrook, PA	D+	D+	D
Hummelstown, PA	A+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Highspire 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
Davisboro, GA	F	A	A
Lucas, OH	B	D-	D-
Linden, AZ	A+	B-	B-
Lenox, GA	A-	C+	C+
Lakin, KS	D+	C	C
Hallowell, ME	C	A	A
Gaylord, MN	B-	C+	C+
Freeport, MI	A	A-	A-
East Canton, OH	C+	B+	B+
Cumberland, VA	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Highspire 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 Highspire, PA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Highspire schools on SchoolGrade

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