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Is Coatesville, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,283 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,283, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Coatesville earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,618 per 100K.

Coatesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoatesvillePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2190.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1618.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2191/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coatesville

Violent crime in Coatesville is well below the national average. The rate of 208.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2190.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,618 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coatesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,618
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coatesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coatesville
208.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coatesville
2190.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coatesville Safety

Is Coatesville safe?
Not especially. Coatesville earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coatesville?
239.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2190.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coatesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coatesville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,618 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coatesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coatesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coatesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coatesville?
Crime rates have held steady in Coatesville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Coatesville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Coatesville ranks behind about 78% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Coatesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Coatesville?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.9 per-thousand rate put Coatesville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 208 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coatesville?
208.3 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) 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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