New Kensington, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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35%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

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}	New Kensington_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	338	n/a (estimate)	2,857	1,681	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	8.5	5.0	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	25.4	27.8	37.5
Robbery	8	n/a	67.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	42	n/a	355.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	54	n/a (estimate)	456	246	359
Burglary	44	n/a	371.9	116.7	229.2
Theft	220	n/a	1,859.4	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	20	n/a	169.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	284	n/a (estimate)	2,400	1,435	1,760

New Kensington crime map

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

New Kensington crime rates are 35% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in New Kensington are 27% higher than the national average
In New Kensington you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
New Kensington is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in New Kensington has increased by 16%

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Daily Crime In New Kensington (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in New Kensington, PA per 100,000 people. In New Kensington, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.70 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.35 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in New Kensington is 1.86 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.27 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, New Kensington has a daily crime rate that is 1.67 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.36 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is New Kensington (higher is better)

Is New Kensington safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in New Kensington to other cities in the state and across the country, New Kensington is 16% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 31% safer than other cities in the nation. New Kensington has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in New Kensington

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in New Kensington is 1 in 220

The chance of being a victim of property crime in New Kensington is 1 in 42

The chance of being a victim of crime in New Kensington is 1 in 36

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in New Kensington? In New Kensington, PA you have a 1 in 220 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 42 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime in New Kensington.

Year Over Year Crime In New Kensington (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in New Kensington, 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 New Kensington has increased by 36%, the amount of property crime in New Kensington has increased by 13%, and the total amount of crime in New Kensington has increased by 16% year over year.

New Kensington police department

Item	New Kensington	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 22 New Kensington police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.4% 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}
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
West Leechburg, PA	1,389	0	0	0
Delmont, PA	2,532	0	38	38
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Saxonburg, PA	1,441	0	146	146
Plum, PA	27,137	61	153	214
Blawnox, PA	1,580	0	217	217
New Kensington, PA	12,378	456	2,400	2,857

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Marion, AR	12,371	778	2,093	2,871
Patchogue, NY	12,389	224	1,013	1,236
Fairfax Station, VA	12,364	83	598	681
Larkspur, CA	12,363	185	792	977
Urbana, MD	12,362	160	781	941
New Kensington, PA	12,378	456	2,400	2,857

Source: The New Kensington, 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.