Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Violent crime rate
1990–2023FBI UCR violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
Crime Rate
Overall crime rates in Pennsylvania.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k)2023, FBI UCR | 306 | 364 |
Violent Crime
Murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault in Pennsylvania.
Violent crime rate, Pennsylvania
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k)2023, FBI UCR | 306 | 364 |
Property Crime
Burglary, larceny and vehicle theft in Pennsylvania.
Property crime rate, Pennsylvania
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime rate (per 100k)2023, FBI UCR | 1,353 | 1,954 |
Homicides
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter in Pennsylvania.
Homicide rate, Pennsylvania
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k)2023, FBI/CDC | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Police Officers
Law enforcement staffing in Pennsylvania.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 1,000 residents2023, FBI | 2.0 | 2.4 |
Public Safety Indicators
Broader safety indicators for Pennsylvania.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic deaths per 100k2023, NHTSA | 9.2 | 12.2 |
| Firearm death rate (per 100k)2023, CDC | 14.5 | 13.7 |