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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$241,446

Cost of Crime™ for Shirleysburg, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $549 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Shirleysburg ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Shirleysburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shirleysburg is 12.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shirleysburg Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shirleysburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 96 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Shirleysburg, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Shirleysburg for 2025 is $241,446. This translates to approximately $247 per resident and $549 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Shirleysburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Shirleysburg, PA:	$247
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shirleysburg is $247 per year, which is $217 less than the national average and $106 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shirleysburg:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $790 more than in Shirleysburg.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $128 less than in Shirleysburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shirleysburg	Cost per Shirleysburg Resident
Murder	$96,112	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,011	$25
Robbery	$15,015	$15
Assault	$36,265	$37
Kidnapping	$2,031	$2
Vehicle Theft	$3,288	$3
Burglary	$7,961	$8
Theft	$26,941	$28
Arson	$2,949	$3
Vandalism	$10,022	$10
Animal Cruelty	$203	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,909	$10
Identity Theft	$6,738	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$241,446	$247

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shirleysburg, 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 Shirleysburg totals $768,716 ($786 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,010,162 ($1,033 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 Shirleysburg 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 Shirleysburg’s 978 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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Shirleysburg 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 Shirleysburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.291
Robbery	0.4881
Rape	0.4049
Murder	0.0523
Total Violent Crime	2.236 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.319
Vehicle Theft	0.2171
Burglary	0.8975
Arson	0.1249
Total Property Crime	6.559 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0342
Drug Crimes	1.370
Vandalism	1.434
Identity Theft	0.8902
Animal Cruelty	0.0281
Total "Other" Rate	3.757 (A-)

Individual Shirleysburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Aughwick, PA	A	B+	A
Orbisonia, PA	B+	C+	B
Rockhill Furnace, PA	B	C+	C+
Rockhill, PA	A-	C	B+
Mapleton Depot, PA	A	B+	A-
Mount Union, PA	B+	B	B
Mapleton, PA	B+	C-	B-
Silver Ford Heights, PA	A+	B+	A
Pogue, PA	B	C+	C+
Blairs Mills, PA	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shirleysburg 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
Almond, NC	D	C-	C-
Woodsburgh, NY	B	B-	B-
Carlisle, SC	D-	F	F
Brashear, MO	C-	C-	C-
Boston, OH	B-	C	C
Bolt, WV	B-	C-	C-
Bluffton, MN	A-	A	A
Bluffs, IL	A+	A	A
Blanchard, WA	F	C-	C-
Blackwater, VA	F	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Shirleysburg 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 Shirleysburg, PA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Shirleysburg schools on SchoolGrade

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