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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$18,537

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Alton, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,119 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Mount Alton ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Mount Alton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Alton is 17.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Alton, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Alton for 2025 is $18,537. This translates to approximately $501 per resident and $1,119 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Mount Alton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Alton Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Alton, PA:	$501
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Alton is $501 per year, which is $37 more than the national average and $148 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Alton:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $536 more than in Mount Alton.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $382 less than in Mount Alton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Alton	Cost per Mount Alton Resident
Murder	$10,220	$276
Rape/Sexual Assault	$910	$25
Robbery	$973	$26
Assault	$2,351	$64
Kidnapping	$129	$3
Vehicle Theft	$224	$6
Burglary	$1,350	$36
Theft	$864	$23
Arson	$91	$2
Vandalism	$482	$13
Animal Cruelty	$7	$0
Drug Crimes	$789	$21
Identity Theft	$148	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$18,537	$501

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Alton, 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 Mount Alton totals $73,069 ($1,975 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $91,605 ($2,476 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 Mount Alton 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 Mount Alton’s 37 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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Mount Alton 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 Mount Alton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.212
Robbery	0.8359
Rape	0.4054
Murder	0.1470
Total Violent Crime	3.601 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.506
Vehicle Theft	0.3904
Burglary	4.021
Arson	0.1013
Total Property Crime	9.019 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0577
Drug Crimes	2.883
Vandalism	1.823
Identity Theft	0.5184
Animal Cruelty	0.0263
Total "Other" Rate	5.308 (B+)

Individual Mount Alton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Irishtown, PA	B	D+	B
Cyclone, PA	B+	B+	C+
Lewis Run, PA	B+	C	B+
Gifford, PA	B	C-	B
Ormsby, PA	B+	A-	C+
Bingham, PA	A+	A-	A+
Mount Jewett, PA	A+	A-	A+
Hutchins, PA	A	B	A+
Custer City, PA	A-	C+	B+
Rew, PA	B+	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Alton 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
Sebec Lake, ME	A+	A+	A+
Llano Del Medio, NM	F	F	F
Lock Six, AL	B	B	B
Locker, TX	C-	D+	D+
Lodgeville, WV	B-	C	C
Lolo, ID	D-	D	D
Loma Alta, TX	D-	F	F
Lomond Shore, NY	A+	A+	A+
Lone, KY	D-	B-	B-
Sawdust, FL	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Alton is as safe as 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 Mount Alton, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mount Alton schools on SchoolGrade

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