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Is St. Marys, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,253 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Marys is a smaller community of 12,253 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,209 per 100K.

St. Marys Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. MarysPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate210.6314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1881.61983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate128.0--268.2
Theft Rate1209.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate235.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

211/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1882/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Marys

Violent crime in St. Marys is well below the national average. The rate of 210.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1881.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,209 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Marys Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault128
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,209
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft235
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Marys Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Marys
210.6
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Marys
1881.6
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Marys Safety

Is St. Marys safe?
Not especially. St. Marys earns a C with a crime rate of 209.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in St. Marys?
209.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 210.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1881.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Marys safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. St. Marys 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 St. Marys?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Marys generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Marys police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Marys?
No. Crime in St. Marys has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does St. Marys compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. St. Marys ranks behind about 64% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is St. Marys to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in St. Marys?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Marys?
210.6 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (128), robbery (24), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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