Allegheny County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Allegheny County in PA is served by 94 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,882 violent crimes and 32,163 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.0 per 100k residents, which is -50.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.6 per 100k, -37.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,882 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,163 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,288 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,412 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 53.0 | A | 16882 | 106.2 | -50.1% |
Property Crime | 101.6 | A | 32163 | 163.6 | -37.9% |
Homicide | 0.5 | B | 138 | 0.5 | -13.7% |
Rape | 0.9 | A | 347 | 3.5 | -75.5% |
Robbery | 3.9 | B | 923 | 5.8 | -32.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 4152 | 22.3 | -56.5% |
Burglary | 9.0 | A | 3288 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
Larceny | 86.3 | B | 26412 | 116.4 | -25.8% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 2263 | 22.2 | -75.3% |