Is Erie, Pennsylvania a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Erie, PA

Is Erie, Pennsylvania safe place to live?
Is Erie, Pennsylvania a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Erie? What is the crime rate in Erie city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 2% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Erie is 28% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Erie is 3% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 203 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 53 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    2293
    Violent : 476
    Property : 1817
    Total Crime
    2% NAT. AVG.
    18% STATE AVG.
    2392.7 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    28% NAT. AVG.
    28% STATE AVG.
    496.7 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    3% NAT. AVG.
    15% STATE AVG.
    1896 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Erie
    Violent crime
    1 in 203
    Property crime
    1 in 53
    Robbery
    1 in 1039
    Burglary
    1 in 283
    Assault
    1 in 302
    Car Theft
    1 in 1006
    Erie : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Pennsylvania 25 25 17 26 26
    In USA 1212 1346 888 1336 1422
    Erie : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Pennsylvania 21 19 21 19 18
    In USA 612 239 373 661 660

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Erie
    		Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 476 496.7 389.52 387.8
    Murder 9 9.4 7.89 6.5
    Robbery 93 97 83.92 73.9
    Assault 320 333.9 264.63 279.7
    Rape 54 56.4 33.07 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Erie
    		 Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 1817 1896 1644.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 342 356.9 248.56 314.2
    Larceny 1379 1438.9 1274.47 1,398
    Car Theft 96 100.2 121.05 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison