Altoona, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Altoona Police Department serves the city of Altoona, PA in Blair County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,144 violent crimes and 2,642 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.8 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.5 per 100k, 31.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate168.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,144 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,642 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,874 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.8 | D | 4144 | 106.2 | +58.9% |
| Property Crime | 112.5 | B | 2642 | 163.6 | -31.2% |
| Rape | 11.7 | F | 202 | 3.5 | +231.4% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 95 | 5.8 | +61.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 317 | 22.3 | -57.9% |
| Burglary | 23.4 | C | 514 | 24.0 | -2.4% |
| Larceny | 70.3 | A | 1874 | 116.4 | -39.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 215 | 22.2 | -15.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township | 5 miles | A 48.0 | B 136.0 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 20.9% higher |
| Bellwood | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Roaring Spring | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Martinsburg | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.2% lower |
| Blair Township | 5 miles | A 21.4 | A 85.7 | Violent: 87.3% lower Property: 23.8% lower |