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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$61,061

Cost of Crime™ for West Pike, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,232 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. West Pike ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to West Pike's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Pike is 18.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Pike Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Pike varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in West Pike, PA

The total projected cost of crime in West Pike for 2025 is $61,061. This translates to approximately $540 per resident and $1,232 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in West Pike. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Pike Compared to Other Cities?

West Pike, PA:	$540
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Pike is $540 per year, which is $76 more than the national average and $188 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Pike:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $497 more than in West Pike.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $422 less than in West Pike

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Pike	Cost per West Pike Resident
Murder	$34,655	$307
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,763	$24
Robbery	$2,040	$18
Assault	$10,428	$92
Kidnapping	$510	$5
Vehicle Theft	$392	$3
Burglary	$1,807	$16
Theft	$5,014	$44
Arson	$302	$3
Vandalism	$1,526	$14
Animal Cruelty	$36	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,436	$13
Identity Theft	$151	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$61,061	$540

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Pike, 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 West Pike totals $246,061 ($2,178 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $307,122 ($2,718 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 West Pike 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 West Pike’s 113 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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West Pike 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 West Pike residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.213
Robbery	0.5740
Rape	0.4033
Murder	0.1632
Total Violent Crime	4.354 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.568
Vehicle Theft	0.2239
Burglary	1.763
Arson	0.1108
Total Property Crime	10.67 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0744
Drug Crimes	1.718
Vandalism	1.891
Identity Theft	0.1721
Animal Cruelty	0.0432
Total "Other" Rate	3.899 (A-)

Individual West Pike Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Germania, PA	B	D+	B-
Galeton, PA	D+	F	D
Conrad, PA	A	C+	A+
Marshlands, PA	C+	A	D+
Brookland, PA	A+	A+	A+
Gaines, PA	B-	A	D+
Sunderlinville, PA	A	B-	A
Sweden, PA	A+	A+	A+
Rexford, PA	C+	A	D+
Sweden Valley, PA	A+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Pike 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
Sully, WV	B	B+	B+
Hydeville, VT	C	B	B
Hyndsville, NY	A+	A	A
Independence, IN	A	A	A
Indian Point, ME	B	A	A
Streeter, TX	F	F	F
Studdards Crossroads, AL	C-	A+	A+
Sublett, KY	D+	B	B
Sugarland, MD	A	B+	B+
Sugarloaf, CO	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, West Pike is as safe as 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 West Pike, PA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See West Pike schools on SchoolGrade

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