CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C

Is Pittsburg, Kansas Safe?

Population 20,569 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pittsburg is a smaller community of 20,569 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Pittsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPittsburgKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.6316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1650.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

203.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1650/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pittsburg

Violent crime in Pittsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 388.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1650.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pittsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Pittsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pittsburg
388.6
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pittsburg
1650.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburg Safety

Is Pittsburg safe?
It depends on where in Pittsburg you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pittsburg?
203.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1650.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pittsburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pittsburg has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pittsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pittsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pittsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pittsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Pittsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Pittsburg compare to other cities in Kansas?
Middle of the pack for Kansas. Pittsburg isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Kansas cities.
How safe is Pittsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Pittsburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pittsburg?
388.6 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (57), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Kansas

Similar-sized communities in Kansas. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in Hays21,258 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Liberal19,010 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Junction City22,583 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Newton18,353 pop · Grade D+
C-
See crime rates in Prairie Village23,008 pop · Grade C-
C-
See crime rates in Andover17,370 pop · Grade C-
View all Kansas city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Pittsburg

Get weekly safety updates for Pittsburg

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities