Monaca, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Monaca_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	47	n/a (estimate)	863	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	18.4	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	6	n/a	110.2	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	129	246	359
Burglary	6	n/a	110.2	116.7	229.2
Theft	29	n/a	532.4	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	91.8	188.5	258.8
Property crime	40	n/a (estimate)	734	1,435	1,760

Monaca crime map

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

Monaca crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Monaca are 64% lower than the national average
In Monaca you have a 1 in 116 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Monaca is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Monaca has decreased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Monaca (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Monaca, PA per 100,000 people. In Monaca, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.95 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.46 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Monaca is 1.91 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.79 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Monaca has a daily crime rate that is 1.95 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.40 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Monaca (higher is better)

How safe is Monaca, Pennsylvania compared to other cities in Pennsylvania and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Monaca is safer than 27% of the cities in Pennsylvania and 40% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Pennsylvania and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Monaca. Overall, Monaca is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Monaca

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Monaca is 1 in 779

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Monaca is 1 in 137

The chance of being a victim of crime in Monaca is 1 in 116

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Monaca? In Monaca, you have a 1 in 779 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 137. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Monaca, PA is 1 in 116.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Monaca, 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 Monaca has increased by 17%, the amount of property crime in Monaca has decreased by 29%, and the total amount of crime in Monaca has decreased by 24% year over year.

Monaca police department

Item	Monaca	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Monaca police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 51.8% 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}
New Beaver, PA	1,424	0	0	0
South Heights, PA	310	0	0	0
Zelienople, PA	3,694	0	0	0
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
Prospect, PA	1,046	0	0	0
Edgeworth, PA	1,527	0	186	186
Bell Acres, PA	1,514	0	207	207
Monaca, PA	5,466	129	734	863

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Salamanca, NY	5,466	384	1,395	1,779
Sandersville, GA	5,468	346	1,777	2,123
Indian Wells, CA	5,463	205	1,411	1,616
Buckhannon, WV	5,473	319	1,237	1,556
Atlanta, TX	5,458	277	960	1,237
Monaca, PA	5,466	129	734	863

Source: The Monaca, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.