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Is Johnstown, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 17,654 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Johnstown is a smaller community of 17,654 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,547 per 100K.

Johnstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJohnstownPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1958.51983.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate443.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Johnstown

Violent crime in Johnstown is close to the national average. The rate of 337.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1958.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Johnstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft443
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Johnstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnstown
337.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnstown
1958.5
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Johnstown Safety

Is Johnstown safe?
Not especially. Johnstown earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 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 Johnstown?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1958.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Johnstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Johnstown's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,547 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Johnstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Johnstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Johnstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Johnstown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Johnstown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Johnstown compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Johnstown ranks behind about 78% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Johnstown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Johnstown?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put Johnstown below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Johnstown?
337.1 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (66), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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