The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pennsburg, 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?

$2.14 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pennsburg, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $469 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Pennsburg ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Pennsburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pennsburg is 11.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pennsburg Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pennsburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 64 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 123 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pennsburg, PA see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pennsburg, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Pennsburg for 2025 is $2,140,297. This translates to approximately $176 per resident and $469 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Pennsburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Pennsburg, PA:	$176
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pennsburg is $176 per year, which is $288 less than the national average and $176 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pennsburg:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $861 more than in Pennsburg.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $58 less than in Pennsburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pennsburg	Cost per Pennsburg Resident
Murder	$630,529	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$267,716	$22
Robbery	$118,115	$10
Assault	$192,740	$16
Kidnapping	$15,140	$1
Vehicle Theft	$226,797	$19
Burglary	$65,590	$5
Theft	$337,958	$28
Arson	$28,335	$2
Vandalism	$103,585	$9
Animal Cruelty	$3,480	$0
Drug Crimes	$119,775	$10
Identity Theft	$30,536	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,140,297	$176

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pennsburg, 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 Pennsburg totals $5,573,424 ($460 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,713,721 ($636 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 Pennsburg 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 west 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, of which Pennsburg has 1, have the same problem. Of Pennsburg’s 12,128 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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Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5534
Robbery	0.3096
Rape	0.3641
Murder	0.0277
Total Violent Crime	1.255 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.381
Vehicle Theft	1.208
Burglary	0.5963
Arson	0.0967
Total Property Crime	7.281 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0206
Drug Crimes	1.335
Vandalism	1.196
Identity Theft	0.3253
Animal Cruelty	0.0388
Total "Other" Rate	2.915 (A)

Individual Pennsburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Red Hill, PA	A	A+	A-
East Greenville, PA	A-	A-	B
Green Lane, PA	A	A	A-
Palm, PA	B	C+	B-
Sumneytown, PA	A+	A	A-
Argus, PA	A-	A	B
Hereford, PA	A+	A	A-
Trumbauersville, PA	A	A	A-
Bally, PA	A+	A+	A
Woxhall, PA	A	A+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pennsburg 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
Harrah, OK	C+	C	C
Honey Brook, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hondo, TX	D-	D-	D-
Holtsville, NY	C-	C-	C-
Hollywood, MD	A-	C+	C+
Holbrook, MA	B	C	C
Highlands, TX	D	D-	D-
High Springs, FL	A-	C	C
Hermantown, MN	D+	B+	B+
Hellertown, PA	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pennsburg schools on SchoolGrade

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