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Crime & Safety in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Pittsburgh has a violent crime rate of 798 per 100,000 residents, 110% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 425.5 per 100,000, robbery at 320.5, rape at 29.6. The murder rate is 22.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,213 per 100,000, 64% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,327, burglary at 692, vehicle theft at 194 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 83 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pittsburgh receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent798.1/100K
110% above US avg
Murder22.4/100K
256% above US avg
Rape29.6/100K
Robbery320.5/100K
Assault425.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,212.8/100K
64% above US avg
Burglary692.1/100K
Theft2,326.6/100K
Vehicle Theft194.1/100K
Arson62.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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