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Is New Kensington, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,759 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Kensington is a smaller community of 11,759 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 191.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,101 per 100K.

New Kensington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew KensingtonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1653.51983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1101.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1654/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Kensington

Violent crime in New Kensington is below the national average. The rate of 260.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1653.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,101 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Kensington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,101
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Kensington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Kensington
260.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Kensington
1653.5
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Kensington Safety

Is New Kensington safe?
It depends on where in New Kensington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in New Kensington?
191.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1653.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Kensington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. New Kensington 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 New Kensington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Kensington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Kensington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Kensington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Kensington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does New Kensington compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. New Kensington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is New Kensington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Kensington?
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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in New Kensington?
260.7 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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