The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Westtown, 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?

$175,212

Cost of Crime™ for Westtown, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $444 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Westtown ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Westtown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westtown is 9.984 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westtown Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westtown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 70 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 121 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Westtown, PA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westtown, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Westtown for 2025 is $175,212. This translates to approximately $152 per resident and $444 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Westtown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Westtown, PA:	$152
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westtown is $152 per year, which is $313 less than the national average and $201 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westtown:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $886 more than in Westtown.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $33 less than in Westtown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westtown	Cost per Westtown Resident
Murder	$48,998	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,706	$24
Robbery	$11,969	$10
Assault	$11,129	$10
Kidnapping	$1,558	$1
Vehicle Theft	$11,683	$10
Burglary	$10,817	$9
Theft	$27,715	$24
Arson	$2,728	$2
Vandalism	$10,023	$9
Animal Cruelty	$165	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,204	$6
Identity Theft	$3,518	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$175,212	$152

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westtown, 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 Westtown totals $467,044 ($404 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $642,255 ($556 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 Westtown 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 Westtown’s 1,156 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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Westtown 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 Westtown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3352
Robbery	0.3292
Rape	0.3953
Murder	0.0226
Total Violent Crime	1.082 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.629
Vehicle Theft	0.6527
Burglary	1.032
Arson	0.0977
Total Property Crime	6.411 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0222
Drug Crimes	0.8425
Vandalism	1.214
Identity Theft	0.3932
Animal Cruelty	0.0193
Total "Other" Rate	2.491 (A)

Individual Westtown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Chester, PA	B+	A-	C+
Thornton, PA	A+	A+	A
Pocopson, PA	A+	A+	A+
Cheyney, PA	A+	A+	A
Chadds Ford, PA	A-	A	B+
Glen Mills, PA	A+	A+	A
Mendenhall, PA	A	A	A
Chester Heights, PA	A	A+	A-
Garnet Valley, PA	A-	A+	B
Immaculata, PA	A-	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westtown 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
Gumberry, NC	F	D+	D+
South Waverly, PA	A-	A-	A-
Smithfield, ME	B+	A+	A+
Shuqualak, MS	D-	C-	C-
Shop Springs, TN	B	C-	C-
Shongopovi, AZ	D-	D	D
Shines Crossroads, NC	D	C+	C+
Shelby, IA	A-	B+	B+
Kelawea, HI	C	B	B
Jefferson, NH	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Westtown 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 Westtown, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 81% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Westtown schools on SchoolGrade

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