The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South East Hills, Erie, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South East Hills

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South East Hills.

 

South East Hills, Erie, PA Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$1.78 million

Cost of Crime™ for South East Hills, Erie, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $807 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South East Hills 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 South East Hills, Erie, PA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. South East Hills ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of neighborhoods but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to South East Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South East Hills is 26.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South East Hills Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South East Hills varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest areas to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of South East Hills, Erie, PA see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South East Hills, Erie, PA

The total projected cost of crime in South East Hills for 2025 is $1,778,422. This translates to approximately $419 per resident and $807 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in South East Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South East Hills Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South East Hills, Erie, PA: $419
Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, : $1066
Somerton, Philadelphia, PA: $302
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South East Hills is $419 per year, which is $45 less than the national average and $66 more than Erie's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South East Hills:
  • In Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, , crime costs $1,066 per person, which is $647 more than in South East Hills.
  • In Somerton, Philadelphia, PA, crime costs $302 per person, which is $116 less than in South East Hills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South East Hills for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South East Hills
Cost per South East Hills Resident
Murder
$425,162
$100
Rape/Sexual Assault
$102,898
$24
Robbery
$156,025
$37
Assault
$422,731
$100
Kidnapping
$3,314
$1
Vehicle Theft
$134,174
$32
Burglary
$107,668
$25
Theft
$262,956
$62
Arson
$9,682
$2
Vandalism
$77,860
$18
Animal Cruelty
$1,543
$0
Drug Crimes
$59,021
$14
Identity Theft
$15,387
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$1,778,422
$419

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South East Hills, Erie, 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 South East Hills totals $3,507,643 ($826 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,286,064 ($1,245 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 South East Hills 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 east part of the neighborhood 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 South East Hills’s 4,247 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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South East Hills 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 South East Hills residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.466
Robbery
1.168
Rape
0.3996
Murder
0.0533
Total Violent Crime
5.087 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.96
Vehicle Theft
2.040
Burglary
2.795
Arson
0.0944
Total Property Crime
16.88 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0129
Drug Crimes
1.879
Vandalism
2.566
Identity Theft
0.4681
Animal Cruelty
0.0491
Total "Other" Rate
4.975 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South East Hills is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South East Hills.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D
C+
B
D
B
C+
D-
B
A+
A-
A
C-
F
C+
D
F
D
C
D-
C
F
F
F
B-
C-
C+
C
D-
C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South East Hills is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C
C
A+
A
A
A-
C-
C-
B-
C
C
B-
C-
C-
D+
B
B
B-
C-
C-
B-
B
B
B
A
A
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, South East Hills is less safe 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 South East Hills, Erie, PA average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South East Hills schools on SchoolGrade

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