Pennsylvania vs Ohio: Crime Rate Comparison (2024)
Side-by-side crime comparison between Pennsylvania and Ohio using FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Pennsylvania has a lower violent crime rate (245.6) than Ohio (293.7) per 100K
- →Pennsylvania population: 13,078,751 | Ohio: 11,883,304
- →Homicide rate: Pennsylvania 5.0 vs Ohio 5.0 per 100K
- →Property crime: Pennsylvania 1435.0 vs Ohio 1551.2 per 100K
Crime Rate Comparison
| Metric | Pennsylvania | Ohio | Safer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,078,751 | 11,883,304 | — |
| Violent Crime Rate | 245.6 | 293.7 | ✓ Pennsylvania |
| Homicide Rate | 5.0 | 5.0 | ✓ Pennsylvania |
| Property Crime Rate | 1435.0 | 1551.2 | ✓ Pennsylvania |
| Total Violent Crimes | 32,123 | 34,898 | — |
| Total Property Crimes | 187,680 | 184,339 | — |
| Violent Crime Change | -8.3% | -2.5% | ✓ Pennsylvania |
Historical Violent Crime Trend
| Year | Pennsylvania Rate | Ohio Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 315.4 | 296.2 |
| 2016 | 315.9 | 307.7 |
| 2017 | 313.0 | 296.8 |
| 2018 | 305.4 | 294.8 |
| 2019 | 306.0 | 296.0 |
| 2020 | 389.5 | 308.8 |
| 2021 | 281.8 | 317.4 |
| 2022 | 287.2 | 298.0 |
| 2023 | 267.9 | 301.3 |
| 2024 | 245.6 | 293.7 |
Verdict: Which State Is Safer?
Based on 2024 FBI data, **Pennsylvania** has a lower violent crime rate at 245.6 per 100,000 compared to Ohio's 293.7. Pennsylvania has lower property crime. However, crime varies enormously within each state — some cities in the "safer" state may be more dangerous than most cities in the other.