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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$41,729

Cost of Crime™ for Roystone, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,035 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Roystone ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Roystone's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Roystone is 21.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Roystone Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Roystone varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Roystone, PA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Roystone, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Roystone for 2025 is $41,729. This translates to approximately $379 per resident and $1,035 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Roystone. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Roystone, PA:	$379
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Roystone is $379 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $27 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Roystone:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $658 more than in Roystone.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $261 less than in Roystone

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Roystone	Cost per Roystone Resident
Murder	$15,965	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,888	$26
Robbery	$3,232	$29
Assault	$5,770	$52
Kidnapping	$334	$3
Vehicle Theft	$624	$6
Burglary	$2,628	$24
Theft	$5,375	$49
Arson	$336	$3
Vandalism	$2,624	$24
Animal Cruelty	$36	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,585	$14
Identity Theft	$332	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$41,729	$379

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Roystone, 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 Roystone totals $122,801 ($1,116 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $164,530 ($1,496 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 Roystone 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 Roystone’s 110 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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Roystone 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 Roystone residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.827
Robbery	0.9342
Rape	0.4330
Murder	0.0772
Total Violent Crime	3.271 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.435
Vehicle Theft	0.3666
Burglary	2.634
Arson	0.1264
Total Property Crime	12.56 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0501
Drug Crimes	1.948
Vandalism	3.339
Identity Theft	0.3899
Animal Cruelty	0.0439
Total "Other" Rate	5.770 (B)

Individual Roystone Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ludlow, PA	A	B+	A
Sheffield, PA	C-	D	D+
Hoovers, PA	B-	C	C
Tiona, PA	A+	A-	A+
Blue Jay, PA	B-	C	C
Old Clarendon, PA	A+	A-	A+
Wetmore, PA	A	B+	A
Brookston, PA	D-	F	D-
Stoneham, PA	A+	A-	A
Henrys Mill, PA	B+	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Roystone 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
Shabbona Grove, IL	A	B+	B+
Kalgary, TX	F	D-	D-
Kaltag, AK	F	F	F
Kamalo, HI	D	D	D
Kapulena, HI	F	C-	C-
Kayford, WV	C-	D+	D+
Kealia, HI	C-	B+	B+
Kearsarge, NH	B+	A	A
Kentuckytown, TX	A-	B-	B-
Klahr, PA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Roystone is as safe as 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 Roystone, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Roystone schools on SchoolGrade

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