The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pocopson, 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?

$30,141

Cost of Crime™ for Pocopson, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $425 per household.

More cost data

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Pocopson ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Pocopson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pocopson is 7.847 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pocopson Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pocopson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 121 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 132 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pocopson, PA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pocopson, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Pocopson for 2025 is $30,141. This translates to approximately $155 per resident and $425 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Pocopson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Pocopson, PA:	$155
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pocopson is $155 per year, which is $310 less than the national average and $198 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pocopson:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $883 more than in Pocopson.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $36 less than in Pocopson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pocopson	Cost per Pocopson Resident
Murder	$11,732	$60
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,521	$23
Robbery	$1,682	$9
Assault	$1,474	$8
Kidnapping	$491	$3
Vehicle Theft	$2,449	$13
Burglary	$1,331	$7
Theft	$3,359	$17
Arson	$433	$2
Vandalism	$1,345	$7
Animal Cruelty	$13	$0
Drug Crimes	$910	$5
Identity Theft	$402	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$30,141	$155

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pocopson, 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 Pocopson totals $100,626 ($516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $130,768 ($671 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 Pocopson 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 Pocopson’s 195 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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Pocopson 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 Pocopson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2632
Robbery	0.2742
Rape	0.3824
Murder	0.0320
Total Violent Crime	0.9518 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.326
Vehicle Theft	0.8109
Burglary	0.7524
Arson	0.0920
Total Property Crime	4.982 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0415
Drug Crimes	0.6309
Vandalism	0.9657
Identity Theft	0.2663
Animal Cruelty	0.0089
Total "Other" Rate	1.913 (A+)

Individual Pocopson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mendenhall, PA	A	A	A
Westtown, PA	A+	A+	A
Kennett Square, PA	B+	A-	B-
Chadds Ford, PA	A-	A	B+
West Chester, PA	B+	A-	C+
Yorklyn, DE	B-	A-	B
Thornton, PA	A+	A+	A
Winterthur, DE	D+	B+	B-
Toughkenamon, PA	C	B+	D+
Cheyney, PA	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pocopson 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
Ewingville, MD	B	C-	C-
Vamori, AZ	D-	D-	D-
Valentine, AZ	B	B-	B-
Upton, MO	C	D-	D-
Upton, IN	C+	C+	C+
Upperville, NY	A-	B-	B-
Fallon, CA	D-	D-	D-
Fairford, AL	F	D+	D+
Fairdale, ND	D-	D-	D-
Exeter, IL	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Pocopson 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 Pocopson, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 82% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pocopson schools on SchoolGrade

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