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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$126,417

Cost of Crime™ for Monterey, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $564 per household.

More cost data

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Monterey ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Monterey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Monterey is 15.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monterey, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Monterey for 2025 is $126,417. This translates to approximately $223 per resident and $564 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Monterey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Monterey, PA:	$223
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monterey is $223 per year, which is $241 less than the national average and $129 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Monterey:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $814 more than in Monterey.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $105 less than in Monterey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Monterey	Cost per Monterey Resident
Murder	$37,972	$67
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,072	$21
Robbery	$4,668	$8
Assault	$17,848	$32
Kidnapping	$735	$1
Vehicle Theft	$7,042	$12
Burglary	$6,398	$11
Theft	$25,011	$44
Arson	$1,526	$3
Vandalism	$7,519	$13
Animal Cruelty	$115	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,120	$7
Identity Theft	$1,392	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$126,417	$223

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monterey, 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 Monterey totals $316,235 ($559 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $442,652 ($782 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 Monterey 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 central 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 Monterey’s 566 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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Monterey 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 Monterey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.098
Robbery	0.2622
Rape	0.3518
Murder	0.0357
Total Violent Crime	1.748 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.532
Vehicle Theft	0.8034
Burglary	1.246
Arson	0.1116
Total Property Crime	10.69 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0214
Drug Crimes	0.9840
Vandalism	1.859
Identity Theft	0.3178
Animal Cruelty	0.0276
Total "Other" Rate	3.210 (A)

Individual Monterey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reading, PA	C+	C+	C-
Mount Penn, PA	C	B-	D+
Pennside, PA	C+	B	D+
West Reading, PA	D	D	D-
St. Lawrence, PA	C	B-	D+
Ridgewood, PA	B+	A-	B-
Kenhorst, PA	C-	B-	D
Laureldale, PA	B-	C	C
Wyomissing, PA	D	C-	F
Shillington, PA	C+	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Monterey 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
Glenada, OR	C-	B	B
Stonewall, VA	A+	A+	A+
Hannibal, TX	B+	B-	B-
Graysville, PA	A-	B	B
Grand Tower, IL	C+	D+	D+
Goodwin, SD	B-	D-	D-
Goodfield, TN	D+	D-	D-
Good Hope, IL	A-	A	A
Gnaw Bone, IN	A+	A	A
Stottville, NY	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Monterey 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 Monterey, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Monterey schools on SchoolGrade

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