B-
84%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
93%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
82%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCastle Shannon/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime28n/a (estimate)3481,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape0n/a0.027.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault2n/a24.9161.4256.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)25246359
Burglary2n/a24.9116.7229.2
Theft20n/a248.81,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft4n/a49.8188.5258.8
Property crime26n/a (estimate)3231,4351,760
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The Castle Shannon crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Castle Shannon 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

      • Castle Shannon crime rates are 84% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Castle Shannon are 93% lower than the national average
      • In Castle Shannon you have a 1 in 288 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Castle Shannon is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Castle Shannon has decreased by 79%

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        Daily Crime In Castle Shannon (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Castle Shannon, PA per 100,000 people. In Castle Shannon, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 4.83 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 6.08 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Castle Shannon is 9.87 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 14.43 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Castle Shannon has a daily crime rate that is 4.44 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 5.44 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Castle Shannon (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Castle Shannon to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Castle Shannon safe? The gauges above illustrate that Castle Shannon is safer than 29% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 42% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Pennsylvania and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Castle Shannon, PA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Castle Shannon

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Castle Shannon is 1 in 4020
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Castle Shannon is 1 in 310
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Castle Shannon is 1 in 288
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Castle Shannon? In Castle Shannon, PA you have a 1 in 4020 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 310 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 288 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Castle Shannon.

        Year Over Year Crime In Castle Shannon (per 100,000 people)

        The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Castle Shannon is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Castle Shannon has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 89% in Castle Shannon, while property crimes in Castle Shannon have decreased by 77%. Total crime has decreased by 79% year over year.

        Castle Shannon police department

        Item Castle Shannon Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1314,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.61.83.3
        There are a total of 13 Castle Shannon police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.7% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        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.

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        Blawnox, PA1,5800217217
        Castle Shannon, PA8,24925323348

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        Castle Shannon, PA8,24925323348
        Source: The Castle Shannon, 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.