The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Shenks Ferry, 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?

$55,456

Cost of Crime™ for Shenks Ferry, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $378 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Shenks Ferry is 7.613 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shenks Ferry Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shenks Ferry varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 85 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 180 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Shenks Ferry, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Shenks Ferry for 2025 is $55,456. This translates to approximately $144 per resident and $378 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Shenks Ferry. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shenks Ferry Compared to Other Cities?

Shenks Ferry, PA:	$144
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shenks Ferry is $144 per year, which is $321 less than the national average and $209 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shenks Ferry:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $894 more than in Shenks Ferry.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $25 less than in Shenks Ferry

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shenks Ferry	Cost per Shenks Ferry Resident
Murder	$20,885	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,674	$22
Robbery	$4,895	$13
Assault	$2,770	$7
Kidnapping	$424	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1,649	$4
Burglary	$2,373	$6
Theft	$6,510	$17
Arson	$1,015	$3
Vandalism	$3,283	$9
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,283	$6
Identity Theft	$641	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$55,456	$144

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shenks Ferry, 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 Shenks Ferry totals $183,373 ($475 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $238,829 ($619 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 Shenks Ferry 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, of which Shenks Ferry has 1, have the same problem. Of Shenks Ferry’s 386 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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Shenks Ferry 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 Shenks Ferry residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2499
Robbery	0.4032
Rape	0.3706
Murder	0.0288
Total Violent Crime	1.052 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.256
Vehicle Theft	0.2759
Burglary	0.6778
Arson	0.1089
Total Property Crime	4.319 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0181
Drug Crimes	0.7997
Vandalism	1.191
Identity Theft	0.2146
Animal Cruelty	0.0188
Total "Other" Rate	2.242 (A+)

Individual Shenks Ferry Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Safe Harbor, PA	A	A+	B+
Pequea, PA	A+	A+	A+
Conestoga, PA	A	A+	B
Lucky, PA	A+	A+	A
Mount Nebo, PA	A+	A+	A+
Highville, PA	A-	A+	B-
Creswell, PA	A	A+	B+
Brogue, PA	A+	A+	A+
Holtwood, PA	A+	A+	A+
Kyleville, PA	A	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shenks Ferry 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
Brimfield, IN	B+	C+	C+
Burlington, AR	D+	D+	D+
Burdett, KS	F	F	F
Trap Corner, ME	A-	A+	A+
Tom, OK	C+	D-	D-
Tracy, MT	B-	C-	C-
Torreon, NM	D	D	D
Tooley Corners, PA	A+	A+	A+
Buckhorn, MI	A+	A	A
Brooksville, ME	C-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Shenks Ferry 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 Shenks Ferry, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Shenks Ferry schools on SchoolGrade

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