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Is Butler, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,879 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,879, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Butler earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,911 per 100K.

Butler Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricButlerPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2201.41983.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1911.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate523.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Butler

Violent crime in Butler is below the national average. The rate of 306.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2201.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,911 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Butler Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,911
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft523
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Butler Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Butler
306.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Butler
2201.4
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Butler Safety

Is Butler safe?
Not especially. Butler earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Butler?
250.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2201.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Butler safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Butler's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,911 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Butler?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Butler generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Butler police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Butler?
No. Crime in Butler has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Butler compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Butler ranks behind about 82% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Butler to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Butler?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.8 per-thousand rate put Butler below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Butler?
306.8 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (76), and murder (2.0) 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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