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Is Baldwin, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 20,516 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,516, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Baldwin earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,840 per 100K.

Baldwin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBaldwinPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.31983.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1840.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate517.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2137/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Baldwin

Violent crime in Baldwin is close to the national average. The rate of 371.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,840 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Baldwin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,840
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft517
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Baldwin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baldwin
371.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baldwin
2137.3
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Baldwin Safety

Is Baldwin safe?
Not especially. Baldwin earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Baldwin?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Baldwin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Baldwin's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,840 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Baldwin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Baldwin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Baldwin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Baldwin?
No. Crime in Baldwin has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Baldwin compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Baldwin ranks behind about 84% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Baldwin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Baldwin?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put Baldwin below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Baldwin?
371.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (49), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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