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Is Plum, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 26,225 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,225, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Plum earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,347 per 100K.

Plum Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlumPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.2314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1678.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1347.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1679/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plum

Violent crime in Plum is close to the national average. The rate of 324.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1678.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,347 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plum Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,347
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plum Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plum
324.2
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plum
1678.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plum Safety

Is Plum safe?
It depends on where in Plum you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Plum?
200.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1678.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plum safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Plum 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 Plum?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plum generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plum police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plum?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Plum's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Plum compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Plum isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Plum 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 Plum?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Plum?
324.2 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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