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Is Kingston, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,462 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Kingston faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,891 per 100K.

Kingston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingstonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2324.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1891.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2324/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingston

Violent crime in Kingston is below the national average. The rate of 254.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2324.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,891 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kingston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,891
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingston
254.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingston
2324.2
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston Safety

Is Kingston safe?
Not especially. Kingston earns a D with a crime rate of 257.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kingston?
257.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2324.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingston's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,891 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingston?
No. Crime in Kingston has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kingston compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Kingston ranks behind about 82% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kingston 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 Kingston?
Bad. A D grade and 257.9 per-thousand rate put Kingston below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingston?
254.4 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (57), 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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