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Is Bethel Park municipality, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 32,074 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,074, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bethel Park municipality earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,215 per 100K.

Bethel Park municipality Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBethel Park municipalityPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.0314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1215.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate484.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bethel Park municipality

Violent crime in Bethel Park municipality is close to the national average. The rate of 373.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,215 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bethel Park municipality Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,215
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft484
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bethel Park municipality Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bethel Park municipality
373.0
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bethel Park municipality
2010.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bethel Park municipality Safety

Is Bethel Park municipality safe?
Not especially. Bethel Park municipality earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.4 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 Bethel Park municipality?
238.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bethel Park municipality safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bethel Park municipality's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,215 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bethel Park municipality?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bethel Park municipality generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bethel Park municipality police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bethel Park municipality?
No. Crime in Bethel Park municipality has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bethel Park municipality compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Bethel Park municipality ranks behind about 77% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bethel Park municipality 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 Bethel Park municipality?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.4 per-thousand rate put Bethel Park municipality below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bethel Park municipality?
373.0 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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