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Is New Castle, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 21,175 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Castle is a smaller community of 21,175 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,718 per 100K.

New Castle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew CastlePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2184.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1718.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2184/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Castle

Violent crime in New Castle is below the national average. The rate of 256.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2184.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,718 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Castle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,718
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Castle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Castle
256.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Castle
2184.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Castle Safety

Is New Castle safe?
Not especially. New Castle earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Castle?
244 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2184.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Castle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Castle's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,718 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Castle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Castle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Castle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Castle?
No. Crime in New Castle has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does New Castle compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. New Castle ranks behind about 82% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Castle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New Castle?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244 per-thousand rate put New Castle below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Castle?
256.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (64), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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