Crime Safety Grade

C

Pittsburgh, PA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 84% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 107+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Pittsburgh Safe?

With an overall crime index of 143, Pittsburgh has a 43% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 197. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Bluff earning an A+ grade while Homewood West rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Pittsburgh
143
Pennsylvania Avg
100
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
143
43% above average
Violent Crime
127
27% above average
Property Crime
140
40% above average
Safe Areas
63%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Pittsburgh

1 in 197

Property crime: 1 in 179

Where Is It Safe in Pittsburgh?

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Pittsburgh Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 42% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 1% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 137 ▲ 37%
Assault Violent 142 ▲ 42%
Robbery Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Burglary Property 138 ▲ 38%
Larceny / Theft Property 139 ▲ 39%
Vehicle Theft Property 142 ▲ 42%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Bluff A+ 24
2 Lincoln Place A+ 99
3 Bon Air A+ 41
4 Ridgemont A+ 90
5 Overbrook A+ 109
6 South Shore A 181
7 Point Breeze A 68
8 Brookline A 95
9 Hays A 123
10 Regent Square A 64
11 Banksville A 97
12 Greenfield A 110
13 Swisshelm Park A 111
14 Westwood A 86
15 South Side Flats A 167
16 Windgap A 62
17 East Carnegie A 54
18 Duquesne Heights A 167
19 Blackridge A 34
20 Summer Hill A 145
21 Morningside A 76
22 Carrick A 135
23 Beechview A 116
24 Squirrel Hill North A 52
25 South Side Slopes A- 162
26 Oakwood A- 187
27 Arlington A- 124
28 Mount Washington A- 147
29 Central Lawrenceville A- 159
30 Squirrel Hill South A- 95
31 Mt. Oliver A- 87
32 Spring Garden A- 150
33 Bloomfield A- 144
34 Whitney Park A- 89
35 Polish Hill A- 164
36 Highland Park A- 109
37 North Shore A- 155
38 Troy Hill A- 161
39 North Oakland A- 94
40 Chateau A- 94
41 Central Oakland A- 143
42 Stanton Heights A- 103
43 Brighton Heights A- 123
44 Chartiers City B+ 72
45 West Oakland B+ 58
46 Central Business District / Downtown / Golden Triangle B+ 143
47 Crafton Heights B+ 126
48 Marshall-Shadeland B+ 111
49 Esplen B+ 138
50 Allegheny West B+ 169
51 Perry North B+ 145
52 Mount Oliver Borough B 151
53 Strip District B 168
54 Beacon Hill B 79
55 Shadyside B 140
56 Hazelwood B 155
57 Elliott B 173
58 Sheraden B 151
59 Spring Hill-City View B 179
60 Friendship B- 157
61 Upper Lawrenceville B- 182
62 Fairywood B- 160
63 South Oakland B- 157
64 Lower Lawrenceville B- 190
65 Greater Park Place B- 127
66 Allentown B- 182
67 Knoxville B- 154
68 West End C+ 179
69 Point Breeze North C+ 138
70 East Allegheny C+ 194
71 Kelly West C+ 138
72 St. Clair C+ 189
73 Princetone Park C+ 119
74 Upper Hill C+ 142
75 Peebles Square C 144
76 Sperling C- 176
77 Laketon C- 159
78 Beltzhoover C- 174
79 Fineview C- 190
80 Park Triangle C- 161
81 Central Northside C- 190
82 Terrace Village D+ 165
83 Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar D+ 164
84 Upper Penn D+ 159
85 Perry South D+ 178
86 Hamnett Place D+ 181
87 Larimer D+ 179
88 Allegheny Center D+ 198
89 Singer Place D+ 179
90 Upper Center D 177
91 Homewood North D 178
92 East Liberty D 177
93 Glen Hazel D 187
94 Homewood South D- 183
95 Franklin D- 188
96 Garfield D- 183
97 Arlington Heights D- 195
98 High School D- 191
99 California-Kirkbride D- 192
100 Hunter Park D- 187
101 Manchester F+ 192
102 East Hills F+ 178
103 Crawford-Roberts F+ 194
104 Bedford Dwellings F 199
105 Northview Heights F 198
106 Middle Hill F 192
107 Homewood West F 196

Pittsburgh Crime by Zip Code

15276
A+ Index: 18
15241
A+ Index: 3
15243
A+ Index: 18
15228
A+ Index: 27
15229
A+ Index: 52
15234
A+ Index: 62
15239
A+ Index: 37
15236
A+ Index: 59
15209
A+ Index: 71
15237
A+ Index: 29
15223
A+ Index: 92
15238
A+ Index: 51
15275
A+ Index: 50
15227
A+ Index: 80
15215
A+ Index: 73
15216
A Index: 84
15226
A Index: 85
15282
A Index: 3
15202
A Index: 106
15205
A Index: 105
15225
A Index: 163
15260
A Index: 34
15220
A Index: 76
15261
A Index: 19
15258
A Index: 91
15203
A Index: 165
15217
A Index: 88
15277
A Index: 135
15211
A- Index: 152
15235
A- Index: 78
15207
A- Index: 124
15218
A- Index: 109
15210
A- Index: 149
15204
B+ Index: 127
15214
B+ Index: 140
15232
B+ Index: 131
15201
B+ Index: 154
15222
B+ Index: 144
15224
B+ Index: 153
15212
B+ Index: 148
15221
B Index: 129
15213
B Index: 114
15206
B Index: 136
15208
B- Index: 144
15219
B- Index: 124
15233
C+ Index: 123

Pittsburgh Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,719,290
Median Income
$50,536
Home Value
$134,394
Median Rent
$984
Home Ownership
47%

Racial Demographics

White
72.9%
Black
17.9%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has an overall crime index of 143, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 63% of neighborhoods in Pittsburgh are rated A or B for safety.
Is Pittsburgh safe to live in?
Pittsburgh has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh?
The safest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh based on crime data include Bluff, Lincoln Place, Bon Air, Ridgemont, and Overbrook. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Pittsburgh crime compare to the national average?
Pittsburgh's overall crime index is 143 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 43% higher than the typical US city.

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