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Is Whitehall, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 14,521 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Whitehall is a smaller community of 14,521 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Whitehall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhitehallPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1893.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1894/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Whitehall

Violent crime in Whitehall is below the national average. The rate of 308.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1893.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Whitehall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Whitehall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitehall
308.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitehall
1893.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehall Safety

Is Whitehall safe?
Not especially. Whitehall earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Whitehall?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1893.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Whitehall safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Whitehall's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Whitehall?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Whitehall generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Whitehall police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Whitehall?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Whitehall's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Whitehall compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Whitehall ranks behind about 65% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Whitehall 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 Whitehall?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Whitehall below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Whitehall?
308.3 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (35), and murder (6.0) 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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