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Is McKeesport, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 16,907 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

McKeesport is a smaller community of 16,907 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,126 per 100K.

McKeesport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcKeesportPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1126.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McKeesport

Violent crime in McKeesport is below the national average. The rate of 249.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,126 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McKeesport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,126
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McKeesport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McKeesport
249.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McKeesport
1823.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McKeesport Safety

Is McKeesport safe?
Not especially. McKeesport earns a C with a crime rate of 207.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in McKeesport?
207.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McKeesport safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. McKeesport 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 McKeesport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McKeesport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McKeesport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McKeesport?
Crime rates have held steady in McKeesport, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does McKeesport compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. McKeesport ranks behind about 63% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is McKeesport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in McKeesport?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in McKeesport?
249.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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