The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Terrytown, 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?

$66,017

Cost of Crime™ for Terrytown, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $360 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Terrytown is 8.064 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Terrytown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Terrytown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 170 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Terrytown, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Terrytown for 2025 is $66,017. This translates to approximately $155 per resident and $360 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Terrytown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Terrytown, PA:	$155
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Terrytown is $155 per year, which is $309 less than the national average and $197 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Terrytown:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $882 more than in Terrytown.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $36 less than in Terrytown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Terrytown	Cost per Terrytown Resident
Murder	$22,693	$53
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,362	$22
Robbery	$5,516	$13
Assault	$7,610	$18
Kidnapping	$918	$2
Vehicle Theft	$205	$0
Burglary	$3,247	$8
Theft	$5,020	$12
Arson	$941	$2
Vandalism	$4,546	$11
Animal Cruelty	$129	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,096	$7
Identity Theft	$2,733	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$66,017	$155

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Terrytown, 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 Terrytown totals $200,241 ($471 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $266,257 ($626 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 Terrytown 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 Terrytown’s 425 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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Terrytown 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 Terrytown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6235
Robbery	0.4126
Rape	0.3633
Murder	0.0284
Total Violent Crime	1.428 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.281
Vehicle Theft	0.0312
Burglary	0.8422
Arson	0.0917
Total Property Crime	3.246 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0356
Drug Crimes	0.9849
Vandalism	1.497
Identity Theft	0.8310
Animal Cruelty	0.0412
Total "Other" Rate	3.390 (A)

Individual Terrytown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Homets Ferry, PA	A	A-	A-
Wyalusing, PA	B-	C+	B-
Sugar Run, PA	A+	A+	A
Marshview, PA	A+	A	A+
Limehill, PA	B-	B-	C
Merryall, PA	C+	B-	C-
Standing Stone, PA	A-	A	B
Stowell, PA	A+	A+	A+
Laddsburg, PA	C	A-	D
Rummerfield, PA	A-	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Terrytown 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
Volga, IA	D+	B	B
Cornish, CO	F	D-	D-
Corrona, MS	A+	A+	A+
Cox, GA	D+	C-	C-
Creede, CO	F	F	F
Creston, LA	C	C	C
Crossroads, TN	C	D+	D+
Valdez, NM	F	F	F
Vaughnsville, OH	C+	C+	C+
Veechdale, KY	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Terrytown 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 Terrytown, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Terrytown schools on SchoolGrade

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