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8%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
8%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
11%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNew Kensington/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime292n/a (estimate)2,4551,8452,281
Murder2n/a16.86.65.7
Rape6n/a50.425.138.0
Robbery7n/a58.863.566.5
Assault25n/a210.2171.2264.1
Violent crime40n/a (estimate)336266364
Burglary40n/a336.2138.1250.7
Theft190n/a1,597.21,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft22n/a184.9264.8318.7
Property crime252n/a (estimate)2,1181,5791,917

New Kensington crime map



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

      • New Kensington crime rates are 8% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in New Kensington are 8% lower than the national average
      • In New Kensington you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • New Kensington is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in New Kensington has decreased by 23%

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        Daily Crime In New Kensington (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in New Kensington, PA per 100,000 people. In New Kensington, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.33 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.08 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in New Kensington is 1.26 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.08 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, New Kensington has a daily crime rate that is 1.34 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.11 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is New Kensington (higher is better)

        Is New Kensington safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in New Kensington to other cities in the state and across the country, New Kensington is 19% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 31% safer than other cities in the nation. New Kensington has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in New Kensington

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in New Kensington is 1 in 298
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in New Kensington is 1 in 48
        The chance of being a victim of crime in New Kensington is 1 in 41
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in New Kensington? In New Kensington, PA you have a 1 in 298 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime in New Kensington.

        Year Over Year Crime In New Kensington (per 100,000 people)

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in New Kensington, 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 New Kensington has decreased by 37%, the amount of property crime in New Kensington has decreased by 20%, and the total amount of crime in New Kensington has decreased by 23% year over year.

        New Kensington police department

        Item New Kensington Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2214,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.71.83.3
        There are a total of 22 New Kensington police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 8.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.4% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        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.

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        New Kensington, PA12,3783362,1182,455

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        Source: The New Kensington, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.