West View, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

91%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

45%

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}	West View_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	63	n/a (estimate)	991	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	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	31.5	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	31	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	31.5	116.7	229.2
Theft	54	n/a	849.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	78.6	188.5	258.8
Property crime	61	n/a (estimate)	959	1,435	1,760

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West View crime map

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

West View crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West View are 91% lower than the national average
In West View you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West View is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West View has decreased by 36%

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Daily Crime In West View (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in West View, Pennsylvania is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for West View are 1.70 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.14 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in West View are 7.81 times less than than Pennsylvania and 11.42 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in West View are 1.50 times less than than Pennsylvania and 1.83 times less than the national average.

How Safe is West View (higher is better)

How safe is West View, Pennsylvania compared to other cities in Pennsylvania and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that West View is safer than 40% of the cities in Pennsylvania and 49% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Pennsylvania and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than West View. Overall, West View is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West View

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West View is 1 in 3180

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West View is 1 in 105

The chance of being a victim of crime in West View is 1 in 101

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in West View? In West View, PA you have a 1 in 3180 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 105 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime in West View.

Year Over Year Crime In West View (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether West View is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in West View has decreased by 86%, while the property crime rate in West View has decreased by 27% year over year. The number of total crimes in West View has decreased by 36% year over year.

West View police department

Item	West View	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 West View police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 45.7% 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
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
Port Vue, PA	3,673	0	28	28
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Heidelberg, PA	1,228	0	163	163
Edgeworth, PA	1,527	0	186	186
Bell Acres, PA	1,514	0	207	207
West View, PA	6,547	31	959	991

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tuckahoe, NY	6,548	124	559	683
Bethel, AK	6,548	1,656	2,245	3,901
Medina, MN	6,549	14	648	662
Oneonta, AL	6,550	185	3,280	3,465
Eudora, KS	6,551	15	324	339
West View, PA	6,547	31	959	991

Source: The West View, 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.