The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ottawa, 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?

$9,508

Cost of Crime™ for Ottawa, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $459 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Ottawa 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 Ottawa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ottawa is 10.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ottawa Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ottawa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 93 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 115 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ottawa, PA see the most incidents - about 0 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ottawa, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Ottawa for 2025 is $9,508. This translates to approximately $164 per resident and $459 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Ottawa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Ottawa, PA:	$164
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ottawa is $164 per year, which is $300 less than the national average and $189 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ottawa:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $873 more than in Ottawa.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $45 less than in Ottawa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ottawa	Cost per Ottawa Resident
Murder	$2,887	$50
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,246	$21
Robbery	$758	$13
Assault	$874	$15
Kidnapping	$107	$2
Vehicle Theft	$345	$6
Burglary	$506	$9
Theft	$1,406	$24
Arson	$153	$3
Vandalism	$333	$6
Animal Cruelty	$13	$0
Drug Crimes	$535	$9
Identity Theft	$345	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$9,508	$164

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa totals $25,747 ($444 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $35,255 ($608 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa’s 58 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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Ottawa 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 Ottawa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5248
Robbery	0.4152
Rape	0.3542
Murder	0.0265
Total Violent Crime	1.321 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.682
Vehicle Theft	0.3842
Burglary	0.9622
Arson	0.1092
Total Property Crime	6.138 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0304
Drug Crimes	1.247
Vandalism	0.8030
Identity Theft	0.7685
Animal Cruelty	0.0312
Total "Other" Rate	2.880 (A)

Individual Ottawa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Exchange, PA	A+	A+	A
Turbotville, PA	A	A+	A-
Washingtonville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Strawberry Ridge, PA	A+	A+	A+
Limestoneville, PA	A	A+	B+
McEwensville, PA	A-	A+	B
Jerseytown, PA	A-	A+	B
Potts Grove, PA	A+	A+	A
Moreland, PA	A+	A	A+
Watsontown, PA	A-	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ottawa 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
Parent, ME	D+	A	A
Pebble, ID	C-	A-	A-
Pearsonia, OK	D+	C-	C-
Peach Orchard, MO	D	D-	D-
Pea Ridge, ME	B+	A	A
Patosi, MS	D	B-	B-
Parnell, TX	F	F	F
Parkburg, TN	C+	C-	C-
Park Valley, UT	F	D	D
Pecan, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Ottawa 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 Ottawa, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ottawa schools on SchoolGrade

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