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Is Sharon, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,648 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sharon is a smaller community of 12,648 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,058 per 100K.

Sharon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSharonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1696.01983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1058.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1696/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sharon

Violent crime in Sharon is below the national average. The rate of 282.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1696.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,058 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sharon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,058
075% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sharon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sharon
282.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sharon
1696.0
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sharon Safety

Is Sharon safe?
It depends on where in Sharon 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 Sharon?
197.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1696.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sharon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sharon 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 Sharon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sharon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sharon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sharon?
No. Crime in Sharon has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Sharon compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Sharon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 52th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Sharon 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 Sharon?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sharon?
282.7 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) 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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