Violent Crime per Capita in West Homestead
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 West Homestead residents.
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D-
Violent Crime Grade |
D+ |
F |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$608,633
Cost of Crime™ for West Homestead, PA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $743 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in West Homestead 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.
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US city. West Homestead ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to West Homestead's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in West Homestead is 4.109 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Homestead residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Homestead varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 242 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 246 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of West Homestead, PA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Homestead, PA
The total projected cost of crime in West Homestead for 2025 is $608,633. This translates to approximately $336 per resident and $743 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in West Homestead. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in West Homestead Compared to Other Cities?
| West Homestead, PA: | $336 |
|---|---|
| Duquesne, PA: | $795 |
| Lewisberry, PA: | $69 |
| Pennsylvania: | $227 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Homestead is $336 per year, which is $78 more than the national average and $109 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Homestead:
- In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $795 per person, which is $459 more than in West Homestead.
- In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $69 per person, which is $267 less than in West Homestead
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Homestead for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Homestead |
Cost per West Homestead Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$372,945 |
$206 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$43,255 |
$24 |
Robbery |
$56,581 |
$31 |
Assault |
$135,853 |
$75 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$608,633 |
$336 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in West Homestead, 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 West Homestead totals $2,740,709 ($1,513 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,349,342 ($1,849 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the West Homestead violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 northwest part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 West Homestead’s 1,811 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Homestead residents in a standard year.
West Homestead Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Homestead residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.612 |
Robbery |
0.9933 |
Rape |
0.3939 |
Murder |
0.1096 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.109 (D+) |
Individual West Homestead Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in West Homestead is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Homestead.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | D- | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | C- | C | |
D | F | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
F | F | F | |
C+ | C+ | C | |
D | D- | D | |
D- | F | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
West Homestead is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C | C | |
D- | F | F | |
A | A- | A- | |
B- | D | D | |
A- | D+ | D+ | |
C- | B- | B- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
B- | A- | A- | |
A | B | B | |
D+ | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, West Homestead is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and as safe as the national average.
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