Monessen, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

162%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

30%

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}	Monessen_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	154	n/a (estimate)	2,293	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	14.9	25.1	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	44.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	60	n/a	893.4	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	64	n/a (estimate)	953	266	364
Burglary	9	n/a	134.0	138.1	250.7
Theft	77	n/a	1,146.5	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	59.6	264.8	318.7
Property crime	90	n/a (estimate)	1,340	1,579	1,917

Monessen crime map

The Monessen crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Monessen 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 Monessen crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Monessen 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

Monessen crime rates are 1% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Monessen are 162% higher than the national average
In Monessen you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Monessen is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Monessen has decreased by 22%

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Daily Crime In Monessen (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Monessen, per 100,000 residents. In Monessen, the total number of daily crimes is 1.24 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.01 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Monessen are 3.58 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 2.62 times more than the national average. For property crime, Monessen has a daily crime rate that is 1.18 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.43 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Monessen (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Monessen, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Monessen safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Monessen is safer than 21% of Pennsylvania cities, and 32% 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 Monessen. At this time, Monessen sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Monessen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Monessen is 1 in 105

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Monessen is 1 in 75

The chance of being a victim of crime in Monessen is 1 in 44

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Monessen? If you reside in Monessen, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 75 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 Monessen, is 1 in 44.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Monessen, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Monessen has decreased by 7%, the amount of property crime in Monessen has decreased by 29%, and the total amount of crime in Monessen has decreased by 22% year over year.

Monessen police department

Item	Monessen	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 Monessen police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.2% 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}
Dunbar, PA	1,004	0	0	0
Penn, PA	634	0	0	0
Lincoln, PA	1,022	0	0	0
Perryopolis, PA	1,641	0	0	0
Manor, PA	3,324	0	0	0
Bentleyville, PA	2,466	0	129	129
South Park Township, PA	13,470	7	302	309
Monessen, PA	7,287	953	1,340	2,293

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Winters, CA	7,285	77	619	696
North Amherst, MA	7,290	314	1,102	1,417
Olivarez, TX	7,293	528	2,911	3,439
West Concord, MA	7,294	102	358	460
Lacombe, LA	7,294	275	1,320	1,595
Monessen, PA	7,287	953	1,340	2,293

Source: The Monessen, 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.