Westmoreland County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Westmoreland County in PA is served by 27 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,228 violent crimes and 6,658 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.9 per 100k residents, which is -78.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, -67.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A

Annual Rate22.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents3,228 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate9.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents1,135 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents6,658 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate47.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents5,683 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	22.9	A	3228	106.2	-78.5%
Property Crime	52.8	A	6658	163.6	-67.7%
Homicide	0.3	A	24	0.5	-39.6%
Rape	0.0	A	98	3.5	-100.0%
Robbery	0.1	A	165	5.8	-98.0%
Aggravated Assault	9.6	A	1135	22.3	-56.6%
Burglary	4.3	A	655	24.0	-82.3%
Larceny	47.1	A	5683	116.4	-59.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1.4	A	292	22.2	-93.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Murrysville Police Department

Murrysville, PA

Greensburg Police Department

Greensburg, PA

Irwin Police Department

Irwin, PA

Jeannette Police Department

Jeannette, PA

Latrobe Police Department

Latrobe, PA

Lower Burrell Police Department

Lower Burrell, PA

Monessen Police Department

Monessen, PA

Mount Pleasant Police Department

Mount Pleasant, PA

North Huntingdon Township Police Department

North Huntingdon Township, PA

New Kensington Police Department

New Kensington, PA

Scottdale Police Department

Scottdale, PA

Vandergrift Police Department

Vandergrift, PA

Arnold Police Department

Arnold, PA

Derry Police Department

Derry, PA

North Belle Vernon Police Department

North Belle Vernon, PA

South Greensburg Police Department

South Greensburg, PA

Southwest Greensburg Police Department

Southwest Greensburg, PA

West Newton Police Department

West Newton, PA

Avonmore Boro Police Department

Avonmore Boro, PA

Penn Police Department

Penn, PA

Upper Burrell Township Police Department

Upper Burrell Township, PA

Delmont Police Department

Delmont, PA

Manor Police Department

Manor, PA

West Leechburg Police Department

West Leechburg, PA

Rostraver Township Police Department

Rostraver Township, PA

St. Clair Township Police Department

St. Clair Township, PA

Smithton Borough Police Department

Smithton Borough, PA