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Is Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,357 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jefferson Hills is a smaller community of 12,357 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Jefferson Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJefferson HillsPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate229.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1966.51983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate132.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1967/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jefferson Hills

Violent crime in Jefferson Hills is below the national average. The rate of 229.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1966.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jefferson Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault132
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jefferson Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jefferson Hills
229.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jefferson Hills
1966.5
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson Hills Safety

Is Jefferson Hills safe?
Not especially. Jefferson Hills earns a C with a crime rate of 219.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jefferson Hills?
219.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 229.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1966.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jefferson Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jefferson Hills's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jefferson Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jefferson Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jefferson Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jefferson Hills?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jefferson Hills's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jefferson Hills compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Jefferson Hills ranks behind about 62% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Jefferson Hills 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 Jefferson Hills?
Bad. A C grade and 219.6 per-thousand rate put Jefferson Hills below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jefferson Hills?
229.4 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (132), robbery (44), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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