Wilkinsburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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43%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

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}	Wilkinsburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	413	n/a (estimate)	3,027	1,681	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	14.7	5.0	5.0
Rape	9	n/a	66.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	20	n/a	146.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	49	n/a	359.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	80	n/a (estimate)	586	246	359
Burglary	73	n/a	535.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	165	n/a	1,209.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	95	n/a	696.2	188.5	258.8
Property crime	333	n/a (estimate)	2,440	1,435	1,760

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Wilkinsburg crime map

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

Wilkinsburg crime rates are 43% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Wilkinsburg are 63% higher than the national average
In Wilkinsburg you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wilkinsburg is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wilkinsburg has increased by 15%

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Daily Crime In Wilkinsburg (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.80 times more than the state average and 1.43 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Wilkinsburg on a daily basis are 2.39 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 1.63 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Wilkinsburg are 1.70 times more than the daily state average and 1.39 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Wilkinsburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Wilkinsburg in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Wilkinsburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Wilkinsburg being safer than 8% of cities in Pennsylvania and 25% 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 Wilkinsburg. In conclusion, Wilkinsburg ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wilkinsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wilkinsburg is 1 in 171

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wilkinsburg is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wilkinsburg is 1 in 34

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Wilkinsburg? If you reside in Wilkinsburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 171. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 41 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Wilkinsburg, is 1 in 34.

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

A good indicator of whether Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg has decreased by 14%, while the property crime rate in Wilkinsburg has increased by 25% year over year. The number of total crimes in Wilkinsburg has increased by 15% year over year.

Wilkinsburg police department

Item	Wilkinsburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	27	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 27 Wilkinsburg police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.5% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.1% 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
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
Wilkinsburg, PA	15,367	586	2,440	3,027

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Welby, CO	15,372	555	3,026	3,581
Three Lakes, FL	15,379	134	712	846
Berkley, MI	15,352	34	343	377
Centerton, AR	15,345	145	240	385
Powder Springs, GA	15,390	264	1,359	1,623
Wilkinsburg, PA	15,367	586	2,440	3,027

Source: The Wilkinsburg, 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.