Pittsburgh, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

30%

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}	Pittsburgh_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	8,587	n/a (estimate)	2,707	1,681	2,119
Murder	36	n/a	11.4	5.0	5.0
Rape	164	n/a	51.7	27.8	37.5
Robbery	394	n/a	124.2	51.4	60.6
Assault	761	n/a	239.9	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	1,355	n/a (estimate)	427	246	359
Burglary	738	n/a	232.7	116.7	229.2
Theft	5,406	n/a	1,704.4	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1,088	n/a	343.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	7,232	n/a (estimate)	2,280	1,435	1,760

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Pittsburgh crime map

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

Pittsburgh crime rates are 28% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pittsburgh are 19% higher than the national average
In Pittsburgh you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pittsburgh is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pittsburgh has increased by 7%

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Daily Crime In Pittsburgh (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Pittsburgh, per 100,000 residents. In Pittsburgh, the total number of daily crimes is 1.61 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.28 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Pittsburgh are 1.74 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.19 times more than the national average. For property crime, Pittsburgh has a daily crime rate that is 1.59 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.30 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Pittsburgh (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Pittsburgh in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Pittsburgh safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pittsburgh being safer than 2% of cities in Pennsylvania and 18% 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 Pittsburgh. In conclusion, Pittsburgh ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pittsburgh

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pittsburgh is 1 in 235

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pittsburgh is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pittsburgh is 1 in 37

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Pittsburgh? In Pittsburgh, PA you have a 1 in 235 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 44 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Pittsburgh.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Pittsburgh is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Pittsburgh has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 17% in Pittsburgh, while property crimes in Pittsburgh have increased by 5%. Total crime has increased by 7% year over year.

Pittsburgh police department

Item	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	947	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 947 Pittsburgh police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 66.1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 6.7% 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}
South Heights, PA	310	0	0	0
Port Vue, PA	3,673	0	28	28
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Irwin, PA	3,773	43	87	130
Heidelberg, PA	1,228	0	163	163
Edgeworth, PA	1,527	0	186	186
Bell Acres, PA	1,514	0	207	207
Pittsburgh, PA	301,286	427	2,280	2,707

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cincinnati, OH	302,687	846	3,829	4,675
St. Louis, MO	304,709	1,367	5,707	7,074
St. Paul, MN	305,877	618	2,834	3,452
Greensboro, NC	294,395	924	3,383	4,307
Henderson, NV	309,955	272	1,715	1,987
Pittsburgh, PA	301,286	427	2,280	2,707

Source: The Pittsburgh, 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.