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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$104,115

Cost of Crime™ for Sugar Hill, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $648 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Sugar Hill ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Sugar Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sugar Hill is 17.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sugar Hill Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sugar Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Sugar Hill, PA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sugar Hill, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Sugar Hill for 2025 is $104,115. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $648 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Sugar Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sugar Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Sugar Hill, PA:	$250
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sugar Hill is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $102 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sugar Hill:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $787 more than in Sugar Hill.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $131 less than in Sugar Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sugar Hill	Cost per Sugar Hill Resident
Murder	$38,183	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,879	$24
Robbery	$6,960	$17
Assault	$5,470	$13
Kidnapping	$737	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,555	$4
Burglary	$6,558	$16
Theft	$23,149	$56
Arson	$808	$2
Vandalism	$5,182	$12
Animal Cruelty	$91	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,950	$9
Identity Theft	$1,596	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$104,115	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sugar Hill, 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 Sugar Hill totals $305,371 ($734 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $409,486 ($984 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 Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill’s 416 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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Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4578
Robbery	0.5319
Rape	0.3916
Murder	0.0488
Total Violent Crime	1.430 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.74
Vehicle Theft	0.2413
Burglary	1.738
Arson	0.0804
Total Property Crime	12.80 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0292
Drug Crimes	1.284
Vandalism	1.744
Identity Theft	0.4958
Animal Cruelty	0.0294
Total "Other" Rate	3.582 (A)

Individual Sugar Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brockway, PA	B+	C+	B-
Egypt, PA	A+	A-	A+
Munderf, PA	A+	A-	A+
Crenshaw, PA	A-	A+	B
Hazen, PA	A+	A-	A+
Lanes Mills, PA	B+	A	B
Pardus, PA	A+	A+	A-
Falls Creek, PA	A	A+	A-
Hormtown, PA	A	A+	A-
Richardsville, PA	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sugar Hill 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
Flat Top Mountain, TN	A-	B+	B+
Stockwell, IN	A+	A	A
Steelwood, AL	B-	A+	A+
Ste. Marie, IL	C+	D+	D+
Standard, IL	A+	A	A
St. Thomas, ND	D+	C	C
Hatchs Corner, ME	B+	A+	A+
Hatchechubbee, AL	C-	C	C
Folsom, OK	D	C+	C+
Flo, TX	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sugar Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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