As a resident of Erie, PA County, I am deeply concerned about the crime rates in our community. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 13.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. While this may seem like a positive statistic, it is still important to address and work towards reducing this number. In addition, the property crime rate in our county is 28.3, slightly below the national average of 35.4. While this may be seen as a good thing, any crime is unacceptable and it is crucial that steps are taken to ensure the safety and security of our community. By working together and implementing preventative measures, we can continue to decrease the crime rates in Erie, PA County and create a safer environment for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Erie County violent crime is 13.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Erie County property crime is 28.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Erie, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Amherst, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Amherst, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.