Central City, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

61%

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.

Central City crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Central City crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Central City crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Central City crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Central City_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	909 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	144 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	764 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Central City crime map

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

Central City crime rates are 61% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Central City are 61% lower than the national average
In Central City you have a 1 in 111 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Central City is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Central City has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Central City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Central City is 1 in 693

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Central City is 1 in 131

The chance of being a victim of crime in Central City is 1 in 111

Year Over Year Crime In Central City (per 100,000 people)

Central City police department

Item	Central City	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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}
Hooversville, PA	692	0	162	162
Davidsville, PA	937	101	532	633
Indian Lake, PA	384	113	599	712
Salix, PA	1,277	114	604	718
Southmont, PA	2,101	118	627	745
Geistown, PA	2,451	124	656	780
Friedens, PA	1,273	130	689	819
Central City, PA	1,013	144	764	909

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mounds, OK	1,013	627	1,358	1,985
Mannsville, OK	1,013	606	3,363	3,969
Preston, IA	1,013	214	1,711	1,925
Terrytown, NE	1,013	422	2,819	3,241
Lakeview, WA	1,013	550	4,913	5,463
Central City, PA	1,013	144	764	909

Source: The Central City, 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.