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

Crime per Capita in Penns Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Penns Creek.

 

Penns Creek, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
A+

$246,525

Cost of Crime™ for Penns Creek, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $523 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Penns Creek is 9.071 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Penns Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Penns Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 79 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 135 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Penns Creek, PA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Penns Creek, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Penns Creek for 2025 is $246,525. This translates to approximately $181 per resident and $523 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Penns Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Penns Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Penns Creek, PA: $181
Duquesne, PA: $1037
Lewisberry, PA: $119
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Penns Creek is $181 per year, which is $283 less than the national average and $172 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Penns Creek:
  • In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $857 more than in Penns Creek.
  • In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $62 less than in Penns Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Penns Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Penns Creek
Cost per Penns Creek Resident
Murder
$112,062
$82
Rape/Sexual Assault
$28,571
$21
Robbery
$10,742
$8
Assault
$17,071
$13
Kidnapping
$3,951
$3
Vehicle Theft
$7,096
$5
Burglary
$11,310
$8
Theft
$33,127
$24
Arson
$3,638
$3
Vandalism
$7,748
$6
Animal Cruelty
$124
$0
Drug Crimes
$9,275
$7
Identity Theft
$1,808
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$246,525
$181

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Penns Creek, 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 Penns Creek totals $888,389 ($651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,134,914 ($832 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 Penns Creek 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 Penns Creek’s 1,364 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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Penns Creek 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 Penns Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4358
Robbery
0.2504
Rape
0.3455
Murder
0.0437
Total Violent Crime
1.075 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.689
Vehicle Theft
0.3360
Burglary
0.9142
Arson
0.1105
Total Property Crime
6.050 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0478
Drug Crimes
0.9193
Vandalism
0.7951
Identity Theft
0.1712
Animal Cruelty
0.0123
Total "Other" Rate
1.946 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
C+
A-
A
A-
A-
A-
A
A
A+
A-
A+
A
B+
A
B+
C
B+
A
A-
A-
A-
B-
A-
A
F
A+
A
D
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Penns Creek 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
C-
D
D
D
D-
D-
A-
A
A
A+
A
A
B+
B-
B-
C+
C+
C+
C+
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
A+
A
A
D
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Penns Creek 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 Penns Creek, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Penns Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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