Monessen, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

196%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

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}	Monessen_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	205	n/a (estimate)	3,070	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	89.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	65	n/a	973.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	71	n/a (estimate)	1,063	246	359
Burglary	27	n/a	404.3	116.7	229.2
Theft	95	n/a	1,422.6	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	179.7	188.5	258.8
Property crime	134	n/a (estimate)	2,007	1,435	1,760

Monessen crime map

The Monessen crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Monessen 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 Monessen crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Monessen 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

Monessen crime rates are 45% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Monessen are 196% higher than the national average
In Monessen you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Monessen is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Monessen has increased by 34%

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Daily Crime In Monessen (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Monessen, per 100,000 residents. In Monessen, the total number of daily crimes is 1.83 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.45 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Monessen are 4.33 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 2.96 times more than the national average. For property crime, Monessen has a daily crime rate that is 1.40 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.14 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Monessen (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Monessen, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Monessen safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Monessen is safer than 17% of Pennsylvania cities, and 32% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Monessen. At this time, Monessen sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Monessen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Monessen is 1 in 95

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Monessen is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Monessen is 1 in 33

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Monessen? If you reside in Monessen, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 50 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Monessen, is 1 in 33.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Monessen, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Monessen has increased by 12%, the amount of property crime in Monessen has increased by 50%, and the total amount of crime in Monessen has increased by 34% year over year.

Monessen police department

Item	Monessen	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 Monessen police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.2% 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}
Port Vue, PA	3,673	0	28	28
Manor, PA	3,324	29	29	57
Irwin, PA	3,773	43	87	130
Centerville, PA	3,159	0	182	182
Perryopolis, PA	1,641	188	0	188
Bentleyville, PA	2,466	0	258	258
Thompsonville, PA	3,631	47	273	320
Monessen, PA	7,287	1,063	2,007	3,070

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Winters, CA	7,285	89	534	623
North Amherst, MA	7,290	315	1,113	1,429
Olivarez, TX	7,293	506	2,654	3,160
West Concord, MA	7,294	102	362	464
Lacombe, LA	7,294	261	1,153	1,414
Monessen, PA	7,287	1,063	2,007	3,070

Source: The Monessen, 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.