The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in White Haven, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for White Haven, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $604 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. White Haven ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to White Haven's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Haven is 15.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Haven Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Haven varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of White Haven, PA see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Haven, PA

The total projected cost of crime in White Haven for 2025 is $1,099,263. This translates to approximately $277 per resident and $604 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in White Haven. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Haven Compared to Other Cities?

White Haven, PA:	$277
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Haven is $277 per year, which is $187 less than the national average and $76 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Haven:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $760 more than in White Haven.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $158 less than in White Haven

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Haven	Cost per White Haven Resident
Murder	$426,923	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$93,952	$24
Robbery	$66,488	$17
Assault	$137,417	$35
Kidnapping	$7,484	$2
Vehicle Theft	$27,051	$7
Burglary	$63,890	$16
Theft	$133,097	$34
Arson	$11,964	$3
Vandalism	$92,641	$23
Animal Cruelty	$979	$0
Drug Crimes	$31,076	$8
Identity Theft	$6,301	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,099,263	$277

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Haven, 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 White Haven totals $3,347,395 ($843 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,446,659 ($1,120 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 White Haven 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which White Haven has 1, have the same problem. Of White Haven’s 3,971 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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White Haven 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 White Haven residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.205
Robbery	0.5323
Rape	0.3902
Murder	0.0572
Total Violent Crime	2.185 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.472
Vehicle Theft	0.4399
Burglary	1.774
Arson	0.1248
Total Property Crime	8.810 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0311
Drug Crimes	1.058
Vandalism	3.266
Identity Theft	0.2050
Animal Cruelty	0.0333
Total "Other" Rate	4.593 (A-)

Individual White Haven Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Side, PA	A-	B+	B
Pond Creek, PA	A-	A-	A-
Port Jenkins, PA	A-	A-	B
Tannery, PA	A-	C+	B+
Penn Lake Park, PA	B+	A	B
Cambra, PA	A-	A	B
Buck Mountain, PA	A-	C	B+
Glen Summit, PA	A+	A-	A+
Freeland, PA	B+	B+	B
Split Rock, PA	B+	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Haven 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
McKean, PA	B-	A	A
Scio, OR	B-	B+	B+
Olney, TX	F	D-	D-
Ottawa Lake, MI	A-	B	B
Red Bay, AL	D+	D+	D+
Riner, VA	B+	A-	A-
Roseau, MN	D+	C+	C+
Rosemont, IL	D-	C-	C-
Roseville, OH	C	D+	D+
Nashville, MI	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, White Haven 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 White Haven, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See White Haven schools on SchoolGrade

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