The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Point Marion, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$895,853

Cost of Crime™ for Point Marion, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,136 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Point Marion ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Point Marion's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Point Marion is 17.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Point Marion Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Point Marion varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Point Marion, PA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Point Marion, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Point Marion for 2025 is $895,853. This translates to approximately $427 per resident and $1,136 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Point Marion. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Point Marion Compared to Other Cities?

Point Marion, PA:	$427
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Point Marion is $427 per year, which is $37 less than the national average and $74 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Point Marion:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $610 more than in Point Marion.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $308 less than in Point Marion

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Point Marion	Cost per Point Marion Resident
Murder	$436,045	$208
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,219	$20
Robbery	$40,237	$19
Assault	$174,804	$83
Kidnapping	$6,263	$3
Vehicle Theft	$24,528	$12
Burglary	$28,182	$13
Theft	$71,270	$34
Arson	$5,883	$3
Vandalism	$44,012	$21
Animal Cruelty	$479	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,975	$10
Identity Theft	$1,957	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$895,853	$427

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Point Marion, 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 Point Marion totals $3,152,066 ($1,502 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,047,919 ($1,929 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 Point Marion 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Point Marion’s 2,098 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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Point Marion 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 Point Marion residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.901
Robbery	0.6097
Rape	0.3319
Murder	0.1106
Total Violent Crime	3.953 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.559
Vehicle Theft	0.7550
Burglary	1.481
Arson	0.1161
Total Property Crime	8.911 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0492
Drug Crimes	1.287
Vandalism	2.936
Identity Theft	0.1205
Animal Cruelty	0.0309
Total "Other" Rate	4.424 (A-)

Individual Point Marion Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Lynn, PA	B+	C+	B-
New Geneva, PA	A+	A	A-
Dilliner, PA	B	B+	C-
West Van Voorhis, WV	A-	B+	A-
Martin, PA	A+	A	A-
Baker Ridge, WV	B+	A	B+
Old Frame, PA	A-	A	B+
Bobtown, PA	B	C	C
Dunkard, PA	B-	B	C-
Mapletown, PA	B+	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Point Marion 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
Salley, SC	D-	F	F
Grampian, PA	A-	A-	A-
Greenbank, WA	D	D+	D+
Gretna, FL	C+	D	D
Groveton, NH	D	C	C
Hersman, IL	B+	B	B
Hesperus, CO	C+	C	C
Hindman, KY	C-	B-	B-
Overbrook, KS	C	F	F
Pearson, TX	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Point Marion 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 Point Marion, PA average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Point Marion schools on SchoolGrade

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