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Is Munhall, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,253 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,253, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Munhall earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,358 per 100K.

Munhall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMunhallPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1716.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1358.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1716/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Munhall

Violent crime in Munhall is close to the national average. The rate of 330.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1716.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,358 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Munhall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary190
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,358
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Munhall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Munhall
330.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Munhall
1716.2
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Munhall Safety

Is Munhall safe?
Not especially. Munhall earns a C with a crime rate of 204.6 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 Munhall?
204.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1716.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Munhall safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Munhall 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 Munhall?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Munhall generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Munhall police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Munhall?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Munhall's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Munhall compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Munhall isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Munhall to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Munhall?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Munhall?
330.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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