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

Crime per Capita in Lavansville

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

 

Lavansville, PA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
D
Other Crime Grade
A

$54,292

Cost of Crime™ for Lavansville, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $551 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Lavansville ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Lavansville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lavansville is 24.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lavansville, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Lavansville for 2025 is $54,292. This translates to approximately $219 per resident and $551 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lavansville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

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

Lavansville, PA: $219
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lavansville is $219 per year, which is $245 less than the national average and $134 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lavansville:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $818 more than in Lavansville.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $100 less than in Lavansville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lavansville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lavansville
Cost per Lavansville Resident
Murder
$6,870
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,917
$20
Robbery
$4,222
$17
Assault
$3,844
$16
Kidnapping
$555
$2
Vehicle Theft
$1,806
$7
Burglary
$1,592
$6
Theft
$23,854
$96
Arson
$674
$3
Vandalism
$4,133
$17
Animal Cruelty
$27
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,679
$7
Identity Theft
$119
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$54,292
$219

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lavansville, 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 Lavansville totals $72,621 ($293 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $126,913 ($512 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 Lavansville 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 Lavansville’s 248 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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Lavansville 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 Lavansville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5398
Robbery
0.5412
Rape
0.3270
Murder
0.0147
Total Violent Crime
1.423 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.57
Vehicle Theft
0.4702
Burglary
0.7078
Arson
0.1125
Total Property Crime
19.86 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0369
Drug Crimes
0.9154
Vandalism
2.333
Identity Theft
0.0617
Animal Cruelty
0.0149
Total "Other" Rate
3.362 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lavansville is similar 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
B-
B-
D+
A+
A+
C
C+
C+
A
A
A
A-
A+
A+
B
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
A-
A
A
C+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Lavansville is less safe 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 Lavansville, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lavansville schools on SchoolGrade

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