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

Crime per Capita in Manheim

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

 

Manheim, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A

$3.74 million

Cost of Crime™ for Manheim, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $420 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Manheim ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Manheim's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Manheim is 10.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Manheim Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Manheim varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 77 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 116 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Manheim, PA see the most incidents - about 60 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Manheim, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Manheim for 2025 is $3,739,257. This translates to approximately $165 per resident and $420 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Manheim. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Manheim, PA: $165
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Manheim is $165 per year, which is $299 less than the national average and $188 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Manheim:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $873 more than in Manheim.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $46 less than in Manheim

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Manheim for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Manheim
Cost per Manheim Resident
Murder
$1.08 million
$48
Rape/Sexual Assault
$474,056
$21
Robbery
$217,420
$10
Assault
$439,784
$19
Kidnapping
$18,950
$1
Vehicle Theft
$217,231
$10
Burglary
$149,368
$7
Theft
$534,177
$24
Arson
$62,474
$3
Vandalism
$283,051
$12
Animal Cruelty
$4,216
$0
Drug Crimes
$215,428
$9
Identity Theft
$43,030
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$3,739,257
$165

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Manheim, 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 Manheim totals $9,658,799 ($425 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,398,055 ($590 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 Manheim 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 southeast 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 Manheim has 5, have the same problem. Of Manheim’s 22,700 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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Manheim 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 Manheim residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6746
Robbery
0.3045
Rape
0.3444
Murder
0.0253
Total Violent Crime
1.349 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.544
Vehicle Theft
0.6180
Burglary
0.7255
Arson
0.1140
Total Property Crime
6.001 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0138
Drug Crimes
1.283
Vandalism
1.745
Identity Theft
0.2449
Animal Cruelty
0.0251
Total "Other" Rate
3.312 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Manheim 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
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
A
B+
B+
A
A
A
B
C+
C+
B+
C
C
D
D
D
B-
C
C
D+
D+
D+
D
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Manheim 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 Manheim, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Manheim schools on SchoolGrade

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