Crime Rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Pittsburgh based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Pittsburgh has a violent crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Pittsburgh is 11.3 per 100K, with 36 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.0% compared to the previous year.
- →Pittsburgh's violent crime rate is above the Pennsylvania state average of 245.6/100K.
317,177
Population
427.2
Violent Rate
11.3
Murder Rate
2280.1
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Pittsburgh decreased by 0.0% from the previous year. The city is currently on a stable trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Pittsburgh by type:
2.7%
Murder
12.1%
Rape
29.1%
Robbery
56.2%
Assault
How Pittsburgh Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has a violent crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2280.1 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Pittsburgh safe?
Pittsburgh receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 84th percentile for safety.
How does Pittsburgh compare to the national average?
Pittsburgh's violent crime rate of 427.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.