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Is Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,602 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Wilkinsburg runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,817 per 100K.

Wilkinsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilkinsburgPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2339.51983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1817.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2340/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wilkinsburg

Violent crime in Wilkinsburg is below the national average. The rate of 264.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2339.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,817 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wilkinsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary447
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,817
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wilkinsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilkinsburg
264.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilkinsburg
2339.5
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilkinsburg Safety

Is Wilkinsburg safe?
Not especially. Wilkinsburg earns a D with a crime rate of 260.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wilkinsburg?
260.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2339.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wilkinsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wilkinsburg's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,817 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wilkinsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wilkinsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wilkinsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wilkinsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Wilkinsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Wilkinsburg compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Wilkinsburg ranks behind about 90% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Wilkinsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Wilkinsburg?
Bad. A D grade and 260.4 per-thousand rate put Wilkinsburg below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wilkinsburg?
264.7 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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