Pittsburgh, PA Crime


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Pittsburgh, PA has been facing a significant issue with crime in recent years. According to statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 38.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that there is a greater likelihood of individuals being involved in violent acts such as assault, robbery, and homicide in Pittsburgh compared to other cities in the US. Additionally, property crime is also a major concern in Pittsburgh, with a rate of 46.3, well above the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the need for increased efforts towards crime prevention and intervention in Pittsburgh to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Pittsburgh violent crime is 38.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Pittsburgh property crime is 46.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Pittsburgh, PA Crime History
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Etna, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Homestead, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
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Cleveland, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1142019
Buffalo, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1792019
Toledo, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2062019
Cincinnati, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2572019
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I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and  More

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Over 2 years ago

I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes  More

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As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience,  More

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