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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$16,379

Cost of Crime™ for Zerbe, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $884 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Zerbe ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Zerbe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Zerbe is 18.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Zerbe, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Zerbe for 2025 is $16,379. This translates to approximately $468 per resident and $884 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Zerbe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Zerbe, PA:	$468
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Zerbe is $468 per year, which is $4 more than the national average and $115 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Zerbe:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $569 more than in Zerbe.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $349 less than in Zerbe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Zerbe	Cost per Zerbe Resident
Murder	$10,150	$290
Rape/Sexual Assault	$768	$22
Robbery	$1,374	$39
Assault	$422	$12
Kidnapping	$59	$2
Vehicle Theft	$123	$4
Burglary	$603	$17
Theft	$1,751	$50
Arson	$107	$3
Vandalism	$643	$18
Animal Cruelty	$9	$0
Drug Crimes	$281	$8
Identity Theft	$90	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$16,379	$468

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Zerbe, 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 Zerbe totals $71,686 ($2,048 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $88,065 ($2,516 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 Zerbe 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 Zerbe’s 35 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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Zerbe 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 Zerbe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4202
Robbery	1.248
Rape	0.3619
Murder	0.1543
Total Violent Crime	2.184 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.660
Vehicle Theft	0.2265
Burglary	1.899
Arson	0.1268
Total Property Crime	11.91 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0276
Drug Crimes	1.085
Vandalism	2.573
Identity Theft	0.3317
Animal Cruelty	0.0334
Total "Other" Rate	4.051 (A-)

Individual Zerbe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tremont, PA	B+	B+	B
Branchdale, PA	B+	B+	C+
Llewellyn, PA	A	A+	A-
Forestville, PA	A+	A-	A
Buck Run, PA	A	A	B+
Pine Grove, PA	A+	A	A+
Minersville, PA	C+	B-	D+
Mabel, PA	A	B	A-
Mar Lin, PA	A+	A-	A
Keffer, PA	A	A-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Zerbe 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
Atlantic, ME	D	A+	A+
Bellerose Terrace, NY	B+	C	C
Beaverdam, NV	D	F	F
Balch, AR	F	F	F
Bakersville, MD	C+	C-	C-
Badger Lee, OK	C-	C	C
Avery, IN	B+	A-	A-
Auvergne, AR	D-	F	F
Austin Junction, OR	D-	C-	C-
Athol, KY	D-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Zerbe 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 Zerbe, PA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Zerbe schools on SchoolGrade

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