State College, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

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}	State College_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	528	n/a (estimate)	917	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	43	n/a	74.7	27.8	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	10.4	51.4	60.6
Assault	39	n/a	67.7	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	88	n/a (estimate)	153	246	359
Burglary	28	n/a	48.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	401	n/a	696.4	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	11	n/a	19.1	188.5	258.8
Property crime	440	n/a (estimate)	764	1,435	1,760

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State College crime map

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

State College crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in State College are 57% lower than the national average
In State College you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim of crime
State College is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in State College has decreased by 29%

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Daily Crime In State College (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in State College 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 State College (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.83 times less than the state average and 2.31 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in State College on a daily basis are 1.61 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 2.35 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in State College are 1.88 times less than the daily state average and 2.30 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is State College (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in State College in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is State College safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show State College being safer than 32% of cities in Pennsylvania and 44% 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 State College. In conclusion, State College ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in State College

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in State College is 1 in 655

The chance of being a victim of property crime in State College is 1 in 131

The chance of being a victim of crime in State College is 1 in 110

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in State College? In State College, you have a 1 in 655 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 131. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in State College, PA is 1 in 110.

Year Over Year Crime In State College (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether State College is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in State College has decreased by 18% and the rate of property crime in State College has decreased by 31%. The total crime rate in State College has decreased by 29% year to year.

State College police department

Item	State College	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	76	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 76 State College police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27% less than the Pennsylvania average and 59% 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}
Bellefonte, PA	6,276	0	0	0
Houserville, PA	1,765	35	202	237
Pine Grove Mills, PA	1,635	38	224	263
Stormstown, PA	2,452	39	225	264
Toftrees, PA	2,162	39	225	264
Zion, PA	2,720	43	252	295
Lemont, PA	2,411	51	295	346
State College, PA	42,100	153	764	917

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Beverly, MA	42,062	167	411	579
Annandale, VA	42,240	94	678	772
Odenton, MD	42,258	363	1,774	2,137
Midland, MI	41,922	122	656	777
North Fort Myers, FL	42,315	326	1,735	2,061
State College, PA	42,100	153	764	917

Source: The State College, 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.