Swissvale, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

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}	Swissvale_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	183	n/a (estimate)	2,235	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	73.3	51.4	60.6
Assault	20	n/a	244.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	26	n/a (estimate)	318	246	359
Burglary	12	n/a	146.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	104	n/a	1,270.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	41	n/a	500.7	188.5	258.8
Property crime	157	n/a (estimate)	1,917	1,435	1,760

Swissvale crime map

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

Swissvale crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Swissvale are 12% lower than the national average
In Swissvale you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Swissvale is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Swissvale has increased by 22%

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Daily Crime In Swissvale (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Swissvale, PA per 100,000 people. In Swissvale, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.33 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.05 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Swissvale is 1.29 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.13 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Swissvale has a daily crime rate that is 1.34 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.09 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Swissvale (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Swissvale in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Swissvale safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Swissvale being safer than 20% of cities in Pennsylvania and 34% 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 Swissvale. In conclusion, Swissvale ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Swissvale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Swissvale is 1 in 315

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Swissvale is 1 in 53

The chance of being a victim of crime in Swissvale is 1 in 45

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Swissvale, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 315 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 53 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Swissvale.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Swissvale, 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 Swissvale has increased by 21%, the amount of property crime in Swissvale has increased by 23%, and the total amount of crime in Swissvale has increased by 22% year over year.

Swissvale police department

Item	Swissvale	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Swissvale police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.8% 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
Port Vue, PA	3,673	0	28	28
Manor, PA	3,324	29	29	57
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Irwin, PA	3,773	43	87	130
Heidelberg, PA	1,228	0	163	163
Plum, PA	27,137	61	153	214
Swissvale, PA	8,724	318	1,917	2,235

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brigantine, NJ	8,725	106	753	859
New Albany, MS	8,723	78	1,138	1,216
Park Ridge, NJ	8,721	41	223	264
Fort Riley, KS	8,720	327	1,459	1,786
Andalusia, AL	8,719	668	3,666	4,334
Swissvale, PA	8,724	318	1,917	2,235

Source: The Swissvale, 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.