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Is Hermitage, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 16,308 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,308, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hermitage earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Hermitage Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHermitagePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2174.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2175/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hermitage

Violent crime in Hermitage is below the national average. The rate of 280.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2174.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hermitage Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hermitage Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermitage
280.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermitage
2174.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hermitage Safety

Is Hermitage safe?
Not especially. Hermitage earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hermitage?
245.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2174.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hermitage safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hermitage's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,411 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hermitage?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hermitage generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hermitage police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hermitage?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hermitage's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Hermitage compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Hermitage ranks behind about 76% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hermitage to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hermitage?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.5 per-thousand rate put Hermitage below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hermitage?
280.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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