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Is Williamsport, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 27,384 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Williamsport is a smaller community of 27,384 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,234 per 100K.

Williamsport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilliamsportPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.41983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1234.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1998/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Williamsport

Violent crime in Williamsport is close to the national average. The rate of 378.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,234 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Williamsport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,234
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Williamsport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Williamsport
378.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Williamsport
1998.4
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Williamsport Safety

Is Williamsport safe?
Not especially. Williamsport earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Williamsport?
237.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Williamsport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Williamsport's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,234 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Williamsport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Williamsport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Williamsport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Williamsport?
No. Crime in Williamsport has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Williamsport compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Williamsport ranks behind about 80% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Williamsport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Williamsport?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.6 per-thousand rate put Williamsport below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Williamsport?
378.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (93), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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