New Kensington, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 11,832
Key Insights
- →New Kensington has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 456.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 35.8% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 8.5 per 100K.
- →Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.19 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
456.4
+35.8% YoY
Murder Rate
8.4
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
2400.3
284 total
vs National Avg
↑ 27%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 54
Murder1
Rape3
Robbery8
Aggravated Assault42
Property Crime: 284
Burglary44
Larceny-Theft220
Motor Vehicle Theft20
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,832 | 54 | 456.4 | 1 | 284 | 2400.3 |
| 2023 | 11,896 | 40 | 336.2 | 2 | 252 | 2118.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for New Kensington
Based on violent crime rate of 456.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.