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

Crime per Capita in James Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in James Creek.

 

James Creek, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
A-
Other Crime Grade
A

$153,593

Cost of Crime™ for James Creek, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $516 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. James Creek ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to James Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in James Creek is 13.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. James Creek Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in James Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 114 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of James Creek, PA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in James Creek, PA

The total projected cost of crime in James Creek for 2025 is $153,593. This translates to approximately $218 per resident and $516 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in James Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in James Creek Compared to Other Cities?

James Creek, PA: $218
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in James Creek is $218 per year, which is $246 less than the national average and $134 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to James Creek:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $819 more than in James Creek.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $100 less than in James Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of James Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to James Creek
Cost per James Creek Resident
Murder
$40,399
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,885
$24
Robbery
$13,088
$19
Assault
$28,956
$41
Kidnapping
$1,412
$2
Vehicle Theft
$2,278
$3
Burglary
$9,860
$14
Theft
$20,473
$29
Arson
$1,899
$3
Vandalism
$10,665
$15
Animal Cruelty
$83
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,878
$10
Identity Theft
$716
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$153,593
$218

The Intangible Cost of Crime in James Creek, 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 James Creek totals $363,510 ($517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $517,102 ($736 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 James Creek 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 James Creek’s 703 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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James Creek 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 James Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.434
Robbery
0.5919
Rape
0.3961
Murder
0.0306
Total Violent Crime
2.453 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.623
Vehicle Theft
0.2093
Burglary
1.546
Arson
0.1118
Total Property Crime
7.491 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0331
Drug Crimes
1.323
Vandalism
2.124
Identity Theft
0.1316
Animal Cruelty
0.0160
Total "Other" Rate
3.627 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

James Creek 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
C
C
C
F
D
D
C-
C
C
A
C
C
B+
C
C
C+
A-
A-
C
B
B
A+
A-
A-
D
C-
C-
B-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, James Creek 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 James Creek, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See James Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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