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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$3.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Ariel, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $760 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Ariel ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Lake Ariel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Ariel is 14.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Ariel Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Ariel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Lake Ariel, PA see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Ariel, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Ariel for 2025 is $3,811,940. This translates to approximately $293 per resident and $760 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Lake Ariel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Ariel Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Ariel, PA:	$293
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Ariel is $293 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $60 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Ariel:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $744 more than in Lake Ariel.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $174 less than in Lake Ariel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Ariel	Cost per Lake Ariel Resident
Murder	$1.58 million	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$309,592	$24
Robbery	$210,076	$16
Assault	$547,126	$42
Kidnapping	$33,522	$3
Vehicle Theft	$187,219	$14
Burglary	$211,129	$16
Theft	$370,707	$29
Arson	$43,479	$3
Vandalism	$183,141	$14
Animal Cruelty	$3,110	$0
Drug Crimes	$104,972	$8
Identity Theft	$28,146	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$3,811,940	$293

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Ariel, 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 Lake Ariel totals $12,190,594 ($938 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,002,534 ($1,231 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 Lake Ariel 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 south 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 Lake Ariel has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Ariel’s 13,001 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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Lake Ariel 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 Lake Ariel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.465
Robbery	0.5137
Rape	0.3927
Murder	0.0647
Total Violent Crime	2.436 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.506
Vehicle Theft	0.9300
Burglary	1.790
Arson	0.1385
Total Property Crime	8.365 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0425
Drug Crimes	1.092
Vandalism	1.972
Identity Theft	0.2797
Animal Cruelty	0.0323
Total "Other" Rate	3.418 (A)

Individual Lake Ariel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cortez, PA	B+	C+	B
Sterling, PA	A+	A	A
Marshwood, PA	A+	A	A
Pink, PA	A+	A	A-
South Canaan, PA	A+	A	A+
Mount Cobb, PA	A+	A	A
Lakeville, PA	A	A-	A-
Bloomington, PA	A+	A	A
Greentown, PA	A	B+	A
Moscow, PA	A	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Ariel 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
Pella, IA	B-	B-	B-
Oneonta, AL	D+	C+	C+
Orono, ME	B-	A+	A+
Orrville, OH	B-	B	B
Overlea, MD	D-	D+	D+
Oxford, CT	A	A+	A+
Oxford, GA	C+	B-	B-
Palmer Town, MA	A-	B	B
Paris, KY	C-	B+	B+
Paw Paw, MI	B+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Ariel 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 Lake Ariel, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Ariel schools on SchoolGrade

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