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Is Meadville, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,230 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,230, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Meadville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,757 per 100K.

Meadville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMeadvillePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.5314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1983.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1757.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate249.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1983/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Meadville

Violent crime in Meadville is close to the national average. The rate of 363.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1983.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,757 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Meadville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,757
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft249
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Meadville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Meadville
363.5
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Meadville
1983.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Meadville Safety

Is Meadville safe?
Not especially. Meadville earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.7 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 Meadville?
234.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1983.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Meadville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Meadville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,757 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Meadville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Meadville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Meadville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Meadville?
No. Crime in Meadville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Meadville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Meadville ranks behind about 81% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Meadville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Meadville?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.7 per-thousand rate put Meadville below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Meadville?
363.5 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (68), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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