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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Holmes, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,287 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Holmes ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Holmes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Holmes is 30.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Holmes Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Holmes varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Holmes, PA see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Holmes, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Holmes for 2025 is $1,990,728. This translates to approximately $509 per resident and $1,287 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Holmes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Holmes, PA:	$509
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Holmes is $509 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $157 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Holmes:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $528 more than in Holmes.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $391 less than in Holmes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Holmes	Cost per Holmes Resident
Murder	$815,785	$209
Rape/Sexual Assault	$92,277	$24
Robbery	$108,537	$28
Assault	$211,928	$54
Kidnapping	$1,396	$0
Vehicle Theft	$204,493	$52
Burglary	$51,048	$13
Theft	$308,249	$79
Arson	$8,469	$2
Vandalism	$120,556	$31
Animal Cruelty	$1,507	$0
Drug Crimes	$36,350	$9
Identity Theft	$30,134	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$1,990,728	$509

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Holmes, 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 Holmes totals $5,952,549 ($1,523 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,943,277 ($2,033 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 Holmes 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 east 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 Holmes’s 3,908 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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Holmes 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 Holmes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.888
Robbery	0.8829
Rape	0.3894
Murder	0.1111
Total Violent Crime	3.272 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.23
Vehicle Theft	3.379
Burglary	1.440
Arson	0.0897
Total Property Crime	20.14 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0059
Drug Crimes	1.257
Vandalism	4.318
Identity Theft	0.9962
Animal Cruelty	0.0521
Total "Other" Rate	6.630 (B-)

Individual Holmes Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Glenolden, PA	B-	C+	C
Morton, PA	B	B+	C
Rutledge, PA	A	A+	B+
Prospect Park, PA	C+	C	C-
Norwood, PA	B-	C+	C
Folsom, PA	B-	B	C
Primos, PA	C+	C+	C-
Folcroft, PA	C-	D+	D
Ridley Park, PA	B	B+	C
Clifton Heights, PA	C+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Holmes is higher 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
Dunean, SC	F	F	F
Germanton, NC	D	D+	D+
Mount Bethel, PA	A+	A	A
Scotts, MI	A	B+	B+
Combined Locks, WI	A	A+	A+
Stockton, MO	C	C	C
Deerfield, WI	B	A	A
Monroe, IN	B+	B-	B-
Jennings, FL	A	C+	C+
Hulbert, OK	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Holmes is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Holmes, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Holmes schools on SchoolGrade

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