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Is Berwick, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,297 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Berwick is a smaller community of 10,297 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,524 per 100K.

Berwick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBerwickPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1892.41983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1524.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1892/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Berwick

Violent crime in Berwick is below the national average. The rate of 265.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1892.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,524 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Berwick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,524
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Berwick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berwick
265.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berwick
1892.4
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Berwick Safety

Is Berwick safe?
Not especially. Berwick earns a C with a crime rate of 215.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Berwick?
215.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1892.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Berwick safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Berwick 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 Berwick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Berwick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Berwick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Berwick?
Crime rates have held steady in Berwick, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Berwick compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Berwick ranks behind about 74% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Berwick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Berwick?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Berwick?
265.7 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) 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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