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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$2.11 million

Cost of Crime™ for Jim Thorpe, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $645 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Jim Thorpe ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Jim Thorpe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Jim Thorpe is 16.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jim Thorpe Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jim Thorpe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Jim Thorpe, PA see the most incidents - about 53 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jim Thorpe, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Jim Thorpe for 2025 is $2,109,865. This translates to approximately $266 per resident and $645 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Jim Thorpe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jim Thorpe Compared to Other Cities?

Jim Thorpe, PA:	$266
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jim Thorpe is $266 per year, which is $198 less than the national average and $86 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jim Thorpe:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $771 more than in Jim Thorpe.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $148 less than in Jim Thorpe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jim Thorpe	Cost per Jim Thorpe Resident
Murder	$820,012	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$168,025	$21
Robbery	$154,530	$20
Assault	$205,657	$26
Kidnapping	$27,886	$4
Vehicle Theft	$37,016	$5
Burglary	$99,200	$13
Theft	$368,909	$47
Arson	$21,392	$3
Vandalism	$115,979	$15
Animal Cruelty	$1,737	$0
Drug Crimes	$74,622	$9
Identity Theft	$14,899	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,109,865	$266

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe totals $6,371,751 ($805 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,481,616 ($1,071 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 Jim Thorpe 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 southwest 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, of which Jim Thorpe has 10, have the same problem. Of Jim Thorpe’s 7,920 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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Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9042
Robbery	0.6203
Rape	0.3499
Murder	0.0551
Total Violent Crime	1.929 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.994
Vehicle Theft	0.3018
Burglary	1.381
Arson	0.1118
Total Property Crime	10.79 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0581
Drug Crimes	1.274
Vandalism	2.050
Identity Theft	0.2430
Animal Cruelty	0.0297
Total "Other" Rate	3.654 (A)

Individual Jim Thorpe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Walcksville, PA	A	A-	A-
Rockport, PA	A	B+	B+
Lehighton, PA	A-	B	B
Parryville, PA	A-	B+	B-
Weissport, PA	B	C+	B-
Weatherly, PA	B+	C-	B-
Nesquehoning, PA	C	C-	C-
Bowmanstown, PA	B+	B+	C+
Ashfield, PA	A	A-	B+
Buck Mountain, PA	A-	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jim Thorpe 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
Cohasset, MA	B-	C+	C+
Castle Shannon, PA	D+	B-	B-
Castroville, TX	C-	C-	C-
Cedar Hill, MO	C	C-	C-
Cedarhurst, NY	C+	D+	D+
Center Moriches, NY	B	C	C
Center, TX	D-	F	F
Shepherd, MI	A-	C+	C+
Shepherdstown, WV	A	B+	B+
Clear Lake, IA	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Jim Thorpe schools on SchoolGrade

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