Somerset, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

30%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

50%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Somerset_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	72	n/a (estimate)	1,216	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	15	n/a	253.4	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	15	n/a (estimate)	253	266	364
Burglary	10	n/a	168.9	138.1	250.7
Theft	44	n/a	743.4	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	50.7	264.8	318.7
Property crime	57	n/a (estimate)	963	1,579	1,917

Somerset crime map

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

Somerset crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Somerset are 30% lower than the national average
In Somerset you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Somerset is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Somerset has decreased by 30%

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Daily Crime In Somerset (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Somerset, PA per 100,000 people. In Somerset, the total number of daily crimes is 1.52 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.87 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Somerset is 1.05 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.44 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Somerset has a daily crime rate that is 1.64 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.99 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Somerset (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Somerset in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Somerset safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Somerset being safer than 33% of cities in Pennsylvania and 43% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Somerset. In conclusion, Somerset ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Somerset

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Somerset is 1 in 395

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Somerset is 1 in 104

The chance of being a victim of crime in Somerset is 1 in 83

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Somerset? In Somerset, you have a 1 in 395 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 104. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Somerset, PA is 1 in 83.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Somerset, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Somerset has decreased by 9%, while the property crime rate in Somerset has decreased by 34% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Somerset has decreased by 30% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Somerset police department

Item	Somerset	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Somerset police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 55.8% 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}
Boswell, PA	1,415	0	0	0
Rockwood, PA	802	0	0	0
Indian Lake, PA	384	0	0	0
Jennerstown, PA	1,172	0	0	0
Berlin, PA	2,338	102	457	559
Friedens, PA	1,273	116	689	805
Central City, PA	1,013	131	779	911
Somerset, PA	5,888	253	963	1,216

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Riverside, MD	5,888	411	2,000	2,412
Morris Plains, NJ	5,888	0	1,101	1,101
St. James, NC	5,889	127	672	799
Attalla, AL	5,885	771	6,679	7,450
Wesley Hills, NY	5,891	127	585	712
Somerset, PA	5,888	253	963	1,216

Source: The Somerset, 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.