Theft per Capita in 18974
The map below shows theft per 1,000 18974 residents.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 11 hours 13 minutes (on average) in 18974.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 18974 in green. The most dangerous areas in 18974 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is 18974, PA Safe?
The B grade means the rate of theft is slightly lower than the average US zip. 18974 is in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning 38% of zip codes are safer and 62% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 18974's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of theft in 18974 is 8.143 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 18974 generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in 18974 may be as high as 1 in 64 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 200 in the northeast part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southeast parts of 18974, PA: about 72 per year. The northeast part of 18974 has fewer cases of theft with only 16 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for 18974, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the west part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 18974 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 18974 has 0, 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 18974 has 7, have the same problem. Of 18974’s 44,614 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 18974 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.6522 |
Robbery |
0.3630 |
Rape |
0.3750 |
Murder |
0.0351 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.425 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.143 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.648 |
Burglary |
0.7092 |
Arson |
0.0982 |
Total Property Crime |
11.60 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0114 |
Drug Crimes |
1.438 |
Vandalism |
2.571 |
Identity Theft |
0.4184 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0213 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.461 (A-) |
Individual 18974 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 18974 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 18974.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A+ | B- | B | |
A+ | A+ | A | A | |
B+ | A+ | B- | B | |
A- | A+ | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | A- | |
A | A+ | A- | A- | |
B- | A | C- | C- | |
B+ | A- | B- | B | |
B+ | A- | B- | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
18974 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.
Similar Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B- | C- | C- | C- | |
C+ | D | D | C- | |
D- | D+ | D+ | D | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | C | |
F | C+ | C+ | D- | |
A- | A+ | A+ | A- | |
F | F | F | F | |
F | F | F | F | |
A | B+ | B+ | A |
Considering only the theft rate, 18974 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 18974, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 18974 schools on SchoolGrade
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