Pennsylvania Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 67 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
142.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
790.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
99/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Pennsylvania
National Context
Pennsylvania Ranks Well Below National Crime Averages
Pennsylvania maintains a total crime rate of 932.4 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Keystone State on the safer end of the national spectrum, showing a 60% reduction compared to the country's median rate.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive Pennsylvania's Crime Statistics
Property crime dominates the state landscape at 790.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, while the violent crime rate remains much lower at 142.2. While property theft is the primary concern for residents, both metrics stay comfortably below the national benchmarks of 2,015.7 and 369.8 respectively.
Safest Counties
Lebanon, Butler, and Lancaster Lead in Safety
Lebanon County stands out as the safest in the state with a remarkably low total crime rate of 268.0 per 100,000 people. Butler and Lancaster counties follow closely, recording rates of 497.0 and 502.5, demonstrating exceptional public safety levels in these regions.
Crime Hotspots
Assessing Safety Trends in Pennsylvania's Population Hubs
Philadelphia County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 5,373.4 per 100,000 residents, reflecting the complex challenges of a major metropolitan center. Erie and Montgomery counties also see higher activity at 1,783.3 and 1,465.8 respectively, though these figures remain lower than many comparable urban areas nationwide.
The Takeaway
A Strong Safety Profile for the Keystone State
Pennsylvania offers a secure environment for residents and movers, with an overall crime rate that sits far below the national average. While urban centers require more awareness, the majority of the state's 67 counties maintain impressively low rates of both violent and property crime.
Safest Counties
All Pennsylvania Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.