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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$70,881

Cost of Crime™ for Orchard Beach, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $616 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Orchard Beach ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Orchard Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Orchard Beach is 21.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Orchard Beach, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Orchard Beach for 2025 is $70,881. This translates to approximately $308 per resident and $616 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Orchard Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Orchard Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Orchard Beach, PA:	$308
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Orchard Beach is $308 per year, which is $156 less than the national average and $45 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Orchard Beach:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $729 more than in Orchard Beach.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $189 less than in Orchard Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Orchard Beach	Cost per Orchard Beach Resident
Murder	$23,306	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,646	$25
Robbery	$5,417	$24
Assault	$8,198	$36
Kidnapping	$182	$1
Vehicle Theft	$2,927	$13
Burglary	$3,794	$16
Theft	$14,091	$61
Arson	$359	$2
Vandalism	$3,590	$16
Animal Cruelty	$63	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,314	$10
Identity Theft	$993	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$70,881	$308

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Orchard Beach, 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 Orchard Beach totals $186,525 ($811 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $257,406 ($1,119 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 Orchard Beach 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 Orchard Beach’s 230 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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Orchard Beach 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 Orchard Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.241
Robbery	0.7488
Rape	0.4049
Murder	0.0539
Total Violent Crime	2.449 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.83
Vehicle Theft	0.8219
Burglary	1.819
Arson	0.0647
Total Property Crime	14.53 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0130
Drug Crimes	1.360
Vandalism	2.185
Identity Theft	0.5578
Animal Cruelty	0.0372
Total "Other" Rate	4.153 (A-)

Individual Orchard Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North East, PA	B-	B	C
State Line, NY	B-	B+	D+
South Ripley, NY	B-	B+	D+
Moorheadville, PA	B	B+	C
Ripley, NY	B	B+	C
Wattlesburg, NY	B-	B	D+
Hornby, PA	A+	A	A+
Harborcreek, PA	A	A	B+
Findley Lake, NY	A	B+	B+
Lombard, NY	B-	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Orchard Beach 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
Mound, TX	C	C	C
Midway, NM	D+	D+	D+
Midway, VA	C-	C-	C-
Miller Colony, MT	C-	C+	C+
Millerton, IA	B+	B	B
Millston, WI	C+	D	D
Milltown, KY	A	A-	A-
Millville, IA	C+	A+	A+
Millwood, VA	B	B	B
Minden, WV	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Orchard Beach 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 Orchard Beach, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Orchard Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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