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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$27,792

Cost of Crime™ for West Union, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $579 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. West Union ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to West Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Union is 14.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Union Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Union varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 66 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in West Union, PA

The total projected cost of crime in West Union for 2025 is $27,792. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $579 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in West Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

West Union, PA:	$250
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Union 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 West Union:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $787 more than in West Union.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $132 less than in West Union

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Union	Cost per West Union Resident
Murder	$11,952	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,062	$19
Robbery	$2,759	$25
Assault	$1,863	$17
Kidnapping	$226	$2
Vehicle Theft	$809	$7
Burglary	$917	$8
Theft	$4,791	$43
Arson	$340	$3
Vandalism	$1,166	$11
Animal Cruelty	$19	$0
Drug Crimes	$587	$5
Identity Theft	$302	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$27,792	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Union, 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 Union totals $91,037 ($820 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $118,828 ($1,071 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 Union 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 Union’s 111 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 Union 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 Union residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5843
Robbery	0.7903
Rape	0.3064
Murder	0.0573
Total Violent Crime	1.738 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.334
Vehicle Theft	0.4706
Burglary	0.9110
Arson	0.1269
Total Property Crime	9.842 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0336
Drug Crimes	0.7145
Vandalism	1.471
Identity Theft	0.3511
Animal Cruelty	0.0225
Total "Other" Rate	2.592 (A)

Individual West Union Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nineveh, PA	A-	A	B
Prosperity, PA	A	A-	A-
Sycamore, PA	A-	B+	B+
Sparta, PA	A+	A-	A
Ruff Creek, PA	A+	B+	A
Ten Mile, PA	A	A+	A-
Amity, PA	A	A+	B+
Banetown, PA	B	A+	C+
East View, PA	B	C	C+
Simpson Store, PA	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Union 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
Hollywood, MS	D-	D+	D+
Helen, WV	D	D-	D-
Helton, KY	C	B+	B+
Hemlock, OH	B-	C	C
Henrys Mill, PA	B+	B-	B-
Herrick Center, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hext, TX	F	F	F
Hicks, AR	F	F	F
High Flats, NY	A-	D+	D+
Hightown, VA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, West Union 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 West Union, PA average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See West Union schools on SchoolGrade

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