Pennsylvania Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Pennsylvania ranks #36 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (245.6 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 8.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- →885 cities report crime data. Safest: Ohio Township (0.0/100K). Most dangerous: McKeesport (1693.7/100K).
- →652 murders in 2024 — a rate of 5.0 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Pennsylvania's violent crime rate has changed by -26%.
Violent Crime Rate
245.6
-8.3% YoY
Murder Rate
5.0
652 total
Property Crime Rate
1435.0
187,680 total
Population
13,078,751
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 32,123
Murder652
Rape3,636
Robbery6,726
Aggravated Assault21,109
Property Crime: 187,680
Burglary15,258
Larceny-Theft147,763
Motor Vehicle Theft24,659
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| McKeesport | 1693.7 | 18,480 |
| Philadelphia | 908.7 | 1,549,259 |
| Darby | 831.3 | 10,586 |
| Chester | 830.8 | 33,944 |
| Harrisburg | 762.2 | 49,985 |
| Pottstown | 737.4 | 23,324 |
| Sharon | 653.1 | 12,709 |
| Coatesville | 618.6 | 13,256 |
| Washington, Washington County | 593.7 | 13,644 |
| Johnstown | 586.5 | 20,120 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Township | 0.0 | 15,437 |
| Upper Uwchlan Township | 0.0 | 13,625 |
| Logan Township | 0.0 | 12,101 |
| Douglass Township, Montgomery County | 0.0 | 10,935 |
| West Manheim Township | 0.0 | 10,755 |
| South Lebanon Township | 0.0 | 10,598 |
| Hampton Township | 11.3 | 17,771 |
| Cranberry Township | 11.4 | 34,970 |
| Adams Township, Butler County | 12.6 | 15,861 |
| Penn Township, Westmoreland County | 14.5 | 20,744 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Pennsylvania
306 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (32)
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Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.