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

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

  • The overall crime rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 53% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Pittsburgh is 49% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Pittsburgh is 54% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 172 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    10876
    Violent : 1751
    Property : 9125
    Total Crime
    53% NAT. AVG.
    77% STATE AVG.
    3594.8 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    49% NAT. AVG.
    49% STATE AVG.
    578.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    54% NAT. AVG.
    83% STATE AVG.
    3016.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Pittsburgh
    Violent crime
    1 in 172
    Property crime
    1 in 33
    Robbery
    1 in 433
    Burglary
    1 in 225
    Assault
    1 in 344
    Car Theft
    1 in 413
    Pittsburgh : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Pennsylvania 9 7 11 5 8
    In USA 611 646 666 597 737
    Pittsburgh : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Pennsylvania 18 13 6 23 27
    In USA 480 148 71 775 958

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Pittsburgh
    		Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 1751 578.8 389.52 387.8
    Murder 57 18.8 7.89 6.5
    Robbery 696 230 83.92 73.9
    Assault 877 289.9 264.63 279.7
    Rape 121 40.1 33.07 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Pittsburgh
    		 Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 9125 3016.1 1644.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 1341 443.2 248.56 314.2
    Larceny 7055 2331.9 1274.47 1,398
    Car Theft 729 241 121.05 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison