Vandalism per Capita in Bala Cynwyd
The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 Bala Cynwyd residents.
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A crime occurs every 1 day 20 hours (on average) in Bala Cynwyd.
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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Bala Cynwyd in green. The most dangerous areas in Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd, Bala-Cynwyd, PA Safe?
The B+ grade means the rate of vandalism is lower than the average US neighborhood. Bala Cynwyd is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of neighborhoods are safer and 74% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Bala Cynwyd's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of vandalism in Bala Cynwyd is 2.677 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Bala Cynwyd generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Bala Cynwyd may be as high as 1 in 260 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 671 in the west part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism 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 Bala Cynwyd, Bala-Cynwyd, PA: about 5 per year. The northwest part of Bala Cynwyd has fewer cases of vandalism with only 1 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Vandalism Maps
When looking at the vandalism map for Bala Cynwyd, remember that the rate of vandalism 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 southeast part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Bala Cynwyd residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd has 1, have the same problem. Of Bala Cynwyd’s 8,171 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 vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bala Cynwyd residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.434 |
Robbery |
0.7566 |
Rape |
0.3603 |
Murder |
0.1357 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.687 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.12 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.261 |
Burglary |
1.234 |
Arson |
0.1063 |
Total Property Crime |
16.73 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0085 |
Drug Crimes |
1.340 |
Vandalism |
2.677 |
Identity Theft |
0.4988 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0392 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.563 (A-) |
Individual Bala Cynwyd Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of vandalism in Bala Cynwyd is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bala Cynwyd.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A- | A- | B+ | B+ | |
B- | C+ | C+ | B- | |
B | B+ | B- | B | |
A | A | A- | A- | |
B+ | B- | B+ | B- | |
C+ | D+ | B- | C | |
C+ | C- | B- | C | |
C | D+ | C | C- | |
D+ | D- | D | C- | |
C+ | C- | C+ | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Bala Cynwyd is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B+ | B+ | C+ | |
D | D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B | A+ | A+ | C- | |
A+ | A- | A- | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | A | A | C- | |
A | A- | A- | A | |
B- | B | B | A- | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | D | |
C | B- | B- | C+ |
Considering only the vandalism rate, Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd, Bala-Cynwyd, PA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 85% actual proficiency versus 67% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bala Cynwyd schools on SchoolGrade
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