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

Crime per Capita in Jackson Center

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Jackson Center.

 

Jackson Center, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$186,486

Cost of Crime™ for Jackson Center, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $407 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Jackson Center ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Jackson Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Jackson Center is 8.606 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jackson Center Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jackson Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 108 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 144 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Jackson Center, PA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jackson Center, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Jackson Center for 2025 is $186,486. This translates to approximately $170 per resident and $407 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Jackson Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jackson Center Compared to Other Cities?

Jackson Center, PA: $170
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jackson Center is $170 per year, which is $294 less than the national average and $183 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jackson Center:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $867 more than in Jackson Center.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $51 less than in Jackson Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Jackson Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Jackson Center
Cost per Jackson Center Resident
Murder
$78,015
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$24,801
$23
Robbery
$12,798
$12
Assault
$12,248
$11
Kidnapping
$2,572
$2
Vehicle Theft
$4,254
$4
Burglary
$7,108
$6
Theft
$21,731
$20
Arson
$2,705
$2
Vandalism
$9,057
$8
Animal Cruelty
$148
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,936
$6
Identity Theft
$4,114
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$186,486
$170

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jackson Center, 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 Jackson Center totals $645,504 ($588 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $831,990 ($758 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 Jackson Center 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 central 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 Jackson Center’s 1,098 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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Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3884
Robbery
0.3706
Rape
0.3725
Murder
0.0378
Total Violent Crime
1.169 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.821
Vehicle Theft
0.2502
Burglary
0.7137
Arson
0.1020
Total Property Crime
4.887 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0386
Drug Crimes
0.8540
Vandalism
1.155
Identity Theft
0.4841
Animal Cruelty
0.0182
Total "Other" Rate
2.550 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jackson Center 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
A-
A-
D-
D+
D+
C-
D
D
F
D+
D+
B
B-
B-
B
C
C
A+
A+
A+
D
D
D
C
C
C
B
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Jackson Center schools on SchoolGrade

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