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Crime & Safety in Erie, PA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Erie has a violent crime rate of 497 per 100,000 residents, 31% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 333.9 per 100,000, robbery at 97.0, rape at 56.4. The murder rate is 9.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,896 per 100,000, 3% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,439, burglary at 357, vehicle theft at 100 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 27 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Erie receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Erie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent496.7/100K
31% above US avg
Murder9.4/100K
49% above US avg
Rape56.4/100K
Robbery97.0/100K
Assault333.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,896.0/100K
3% below US avg
Burglary356.9/100K
Theft1,439.0/100K
Vehicle Theft100.2/100K
Arson34.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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