McKeesport, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

89%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

312%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

47%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	McKeesport_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	808	n/a (estimate)	4,320	1,845	2,281
Murder	8	n/a	42.8	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	10.7	25.1	38.0
Robbery	22	n/a	117.6	63.5	66.5
Assault	248	n/a	1,326.0	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	280	n/a (estimate)	1,497	266	364
Burglary	111	n/a	593.5	138.1	250.7
Theft	346	n/a	1,850.0	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	71	n/a	379.6	264.8	318.7
Property crime	528	n/a (estimate)	2,823	1,579	1,917

McKeesport crime map

The McKeesport crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in McKeesport as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The McKeesport crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the McKeesport crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

McKeesport crime rates are 89% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in McKeesport are 312% higher than the national average
In McKeesport you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime
McKeesport is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in McKeesport has increased by 1%

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Daily Crime In McKeesport (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in McKeesport, Pennsylvania is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for McKeesport are 2.34 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.89 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in McKeesport are 5.62 times more than than Pennsylvania and 4.12 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in McKeesport are 1.79 times more than than Pennsylvania and 1.47 times more than the national average.

How Safe is McKeesport (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in McKeesport, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is McKeesport safe? In the graphs above, it shows that McKeesport is safer than 2% of Pennsylvania cities, and 20% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than McKeesport. At this time, McKeesport sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in McKeesport

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in McKeesport is 1 in 67

The chance of being a victim of property crime in McKeesport is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in McKeesport is 1 in 24

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in McKeesport? If you reside in McKeesport, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 36 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in McKeesport, is 1 in 24.

Year Over Year Crime In McKeesport (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in McKeesport, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in McKeesport has decreased by 2%, while the property crime rate in McKeesport has increased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, McKeesport has increased by 1% with regards to total crimes year over year.

McKeesport police department

Item	McKeesport	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	55	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 55 McKeesport police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.4% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 21.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Manor, PA	3,324	0	0	0
Penn, PA	634	0	0	0
Lincoln, PA	1,022	0	0	0
North Braddock, PA	4,703	48	24	72
Delmont, PA	2,532	76	153	229
Ben Avon, PA	1,931	37	222	259
Aspinwall, PA	2,687	42	248	289
McKeesport, PA	19,128	1,497	2,823	4,320

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hermosa Beach, CA	19,147	284	2,880	3,165
Nanuet, NY	19,148	268	1,238	1,506
Erlanger, KY	19,106	141	414	555
South San Jose Hills, CA	19,104	621	2,843	3,464
North Liberty, IA	19,159	114	274	389
McKeesport, PA	19,128	1,497	2,823	4,320

Source: The McKeesport, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.