Ambridge, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

286%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ambridge_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	184	n/a (estimate)	2,686	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	29.2	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	14.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	92	n/a	1,343.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	95	n/a (estimate)	1,387	246	359
Burglary	7	n/a	102.2	116.7	229.2
Theft	76	n/a	1,109.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	87.6	188.5	258.8
Property crime	89	n/a (estimate)	1,299	1,435	1,760

Ambridge crime map

The Ambridge crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ambridge as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ambridge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ambridge crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Ambridge crime rates are 27% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Ambridge are 286% higher than the national average
In Ambridge you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ambridge is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ambridge has decreased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Ambridge (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Ambridge for every 100,000 residents. The Ambridge total amount of daily crime is 1.60 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.27 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Ambridge, is 5.65 times more than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 3.86 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Ambridge has a daily crime average that is 1.10 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.35 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Ambridge (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Ambridge in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Ambridge safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Ambridge being safer than 19% of cities in Pennsylvania and 33% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Ambridge. In conclusion, Ambridge ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ambridge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ambridge is 1 in 73

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ambridge is 1 in 77

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ambridge is 1 in 38

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Ambridge? In Ambridge, you have a 1 in 73 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 77. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Ambridge, PA is 1 in 38.

Year Over Year Crime In Ambridge (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Ambridge is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Ambridge has increased by 28%, while the property crime rate in Ambridge has decreased by 24% year over year. The number of total crimes in Ambridge has decreased by 3% year over year.

Ambridge police department

Item	Ambridge	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 13 Ambridge police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 43.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Zelienople, PA	3,694	0	0	0
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
South Heights, PA	310	0	0	0
Heidelberg, PA	1,228	0	163	163
Edgeworth, PA	1,527	0	186	186
Bell Acres, PA	1,514	0	207	207
Ben Avon, PA	1,931	35	201	236
Ambridge, PA	6,660	1,387	1,299	2,686

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eatonton, GA	6,661	120	1,351	1,471
Hamilton, AL	6,662	187	1,738	1,924
Carbondale, CO	6,658	132	618	751
Sunnyvale, TX	6,664	113	1,164	1,277
Church Hill, TN	6,664	27	274	301
Ambridge, PA	6,660	1,387	1,299	2,686

Source: The Ambridge, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.