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Is Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,470 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lower Burrell is a smaller community of 11,470 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,112 per 100K.

Lower Burrell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLower BurrellPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.2314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1112.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lower Burrell

Violent crime in Lower Burrell is below the national average. The rate of 253.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,112 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lower Burrell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,112
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lower Burrell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lower Burrell
253.2
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lower Burrell
1836.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Burrell Safety

Is Lower Burrell safe?
Not especially. Lower Burrell earns a C with a crime rate of 209 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lower Burrell?
209 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lower Burrell safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lower Burrell has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lower Burrell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lower Burrell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lower Burrell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lower Burrell?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lower Burrell's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lower Burrell compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Lower Burrell ranks behind about 65% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lower Burrell?
253.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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