The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rural Ridge, 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?

$112,983

Cost of Crime™ for Rural Ridge, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $458 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Rural Ridge is 7.663 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rural Ridge, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Rural Ridge for 2025 is $112,983. This translates to approximately $152 per resident and $458 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Rural Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rural Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Rural Ridge, PA:	$152
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rural Ridge is $152 per year, which is $312 less than the national average and $200 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rural Ridge:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $885 more than in Rural Ridge.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $33 less than in Rural Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rural Ridge	Cost per Rural Ridge Resident
Murder	$47,135	$64
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,802	$24
Robbery	$5,549	$7
Assault	$2,219	$3
Kidnapping	$1,907	$3
Vehicle Theft	$10,652	$14
Burglary	$2,401	$3
Theft	$13,807	$19
Arson	$1,178	$2
Vandalism	$4,026	$5
Animal Cruelty	$211	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,913	$8
Identity Theft	$183	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$112,983	$152

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rural Ridge, 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 Rural Ridge totals $400,849 ($540 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $513,832 ($692 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 Rural Ridge 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 Rural Ridge’s 742 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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Rural Ridge 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 Rural Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1042
Robbery	0.2377
Rape	0.3957
Murder	0.0338
Total Violent Crime	0.7714 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.593
Vehicle Theft	0.9271
Burglary	0.3568
Arson	0.0657
Total Property Crime	4.942 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0424
Drug Crimes	1.077
Vandalism	0.7596
Identity Theft	0.0318
Animal Cruelty	0.0385
Total "Other" Rate	1.950 (A+)

Individual Rural Ridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cheswick, PA	A-	A	B
Russellton, PA	A	B+	A-
Creighton, PA	C+	C-	C-
Harwick, PA	C+	B	D+
Indianola, PA	A+	A+	A
Tarentum, PA	D+	C	D-
Arnold, PA	D+	D+	D-
Springdale, PA	C+	B+	C-
Brackenridge, PA	C+	B-	C-
Bairdford, PA	A+	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rural Ridge 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
Duluth, KY	C+	B-	B-
Whitesville, WV	D+	C-	C-
Whitworth, GA	B+	B+	B+
Wilcox, TX	C	D	D
Wilkesville, OH	B-	C	C
Falkland, NC	C-	C	C
Elmwood Heights, WV	A+	B	B
Elk Creek, VA	C+	B	B
Ekalaka, MT	D	C-	C-
Edna, KS	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Rural Ridge 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 Rural Ridge, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rural Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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