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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$368,865

Cost of Crime™ for Meshoppen, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $555 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Meshoppen ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Meshoppen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meshoppen is 9.573 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meshoppen Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meshoppen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 77 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 127 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Meshoppen, PA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meshoppen, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Meshoppen for 2025 is $368,865. This translates to approximately $212 per resident and $555 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Meshoppen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Meshoppen, PA:	$212
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meshoppen is $212 per year, which is $252 less than the national average and $141 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meshoppen:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $825 more than in Meshoppen.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $93 less than in Meshoppen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meshoppen	Cost per Meshoppen Resident
Murder	$157,358	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,281	$23
Robbery	$18,318	$11
Assault	$48,383	$28
Kidnapping	$4,953	$3
Vehicle Theft	$20,006	$11
Burglary	$15,467	$9
Theft	$38,308	$22
Arson	$3,446	$2
Vandalism	$8,374	$5
Animal Cruelty	$292	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,424	$4
Identity Theft	$6,255	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$368,865	$212

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meshoppen, 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 Meshoppen totals $1,256,501 ($722 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,625,367 ($934 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 Meshoppen 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Meshoppen’s 1,740 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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Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9682
Robbery	0.3347
Rape	0.3818
Murder	0.0481
Total Violent Crime	1.733 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.251
Vehicle Theft	0.7425
Burglary	0.9801
Arson	0.0820
Total Property Crime	6.056 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0469
Drug Crimes	0.5768
Vandalism	0.6737
Identity Theft	0.4644
Animal Cruelty	0.0227
Total "Other" Rate	1.785 (A+)

Individual Meshoppen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Auburn, PA	A+	A	A
Myobeach, PA	A+	B+	A
North Mehoopany, PA	A+	A+	A+
Lynn, PA	A+	A	A-
Skinners Eddy, PA	A+	A	A
Vosburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Lake Carey, PA	A-	A+	B
Mehoopany, PA	A+	A+	A+
Laceyville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Silvara, PA	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meshoppen 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
Adrian, GA	B+	C+	C+
Sardis City, AL	B+	C+	C+
Saluda, VA	B-	C-	C-
Rushville, OH	B	C-	C-
Oak Hill, NC	B-	C+	C+
Northport, MI	C+	C+	C+
New Virginia, IA	A	A+	A+
Mulliken, MI	A	B+	B+
Mineral Point, PA	A+	B	B
Mears, MI	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Meshoppen schools on SchoolGrade

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