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Is Monroeville municipality, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 27,685 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,685, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Monroeville municipality earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Monroeville municipality Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeville municipalityPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate214.9314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1756.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1757/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroeville municipality

Violent crime in Monroeville municipality is well below the national average. The rate of 214.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1756.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroeville municipality Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroeville municipality Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroeville municipality
214.9
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroeville municipality
1756.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroeville municipality Safety

Is Monroeville municipality safe?
It depends on where in Monroeville municipality you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Monroeville municipality?
197.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 214.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1756.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroeville municipality safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Monroeville municipality 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 Monroeville municipality?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroeville municipality generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroeville municipality police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroeville municipality?
No. Crime in Monroeville municipality has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Monroeville municipality compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Monroeville municipality ranks behind about 68% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Monroeville municipality to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Monroeville municipality?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroeville municipality?
214.9 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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