Plum, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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90%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

91%

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}	Plum_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	56	n/a (estimate)	214	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	1	n/a	3.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	15	n/a	57.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	61	246	359
Burglary	17	n/a	65.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	22	n/a	84.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	3.8	188.5	258.8
Property crime	40	n/a (estimate)	153	1,435	1,760

Plum crime map

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

Plum crime rates are 90% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Plum are 83% lower than the national average
In Plum you have a 1 in 467 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Plum is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Plum has decreased by 88%

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Daily Crime In Plum (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Plum on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Plum (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 7.85 times less than the state average and 9.89 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Plum on a daily basis are 4.01 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 5.87 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Plum are 9.38 times less than the daily state average and 11.50 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Plum (higher is better)

Is Plum 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 Plum to other cities in the state and across the country, Plum is 24% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 37% safer than other cities in the nation. Plum has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Plum

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Plum is 1 in 1635

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Plum is 1 in 654

The chance of being a victim of crime in Plum is 1 in 467

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Plum, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1635. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 654 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Plum is 1 in 467.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Plum, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Plum has decreased by 76%, while the property crime rate in Plum has decreased by 90% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Plum has decreased by 88% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Plum police department

Item	Plum	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	30	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 30 Plum police officers. This results in 1.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.7% less than the Pennsylvania average and 66.1% 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}
West Leechburg, PA	1,389	0	0	0
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
Port Vue, PA	3,673	0	28	28
Delmont, PA	2,532	0	38	38
Manor, PA	3,324	29	29	57
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Irwin, PA	3,773	43	87	130
Plum, PA	27,137	61	153	214

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Maywood, CA	27,127	576	1,344	1,920
Shaker Heights, OH	27,148	127	670	797
Erie, CO	27,157	30	896	926
Statesville, NC	27,114	412	2,156	2,568
Wilmette, IL	27,114	22	1,188	1,210
Plum, PA	27,137	61	153	214

Source: The Plum, 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.