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Is Penn Hills municipality, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 39,452 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 39,452, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Penn Hills municipality earns a C- with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,384 per 100K.

Penn Hills municipality Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPenn Hills municipalityPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate428.0314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1932.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate356.0--268.2
Theft Rate1384.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

428/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1933/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Penn Hills municipality

Violent crime in Penn Hills municipality is above the national average. The rate of 428.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1932.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,384 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 356 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Penn Hills municipality Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault356
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,384
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Penn Hills municipality Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Penn Hills municipality
428.0
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Penn Hills municipality
1932.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Penn Hills municipality Safety

Is Penn Hills municipality safe?
Not especially. Penn Hills municipality earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Penn Hills municipality?
236.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 428.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1932.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Penn Hills municipality safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Penn Hills municipality's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,384 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Penn Hills municipality?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Penn Hills municipality generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Penn Hills municipality police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Penn Hills municipality?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Penn Hills municipality's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Penn Hills municipality compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Penn Hills municipality ranks behind about 70% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Penn Hills municipality to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Penn Hills municipality?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.1 per-thousand rate put Penn Hills municipality below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 428 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Penn Hills municipality?
428.0 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (356), robbery (50), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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