Tarentum, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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40%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

50%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

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}	Tarentum_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	92	n/a (estimate)	1,273	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	27.7	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	13.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	10	n/a	138.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	180	246	359
Burglary	14	n/a	193.7	116.7	229.2
Theft	61	n/a	844.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	55.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	79	n/a (estimate)	1,093	1,435	1,760

Tarentum crime map

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

Tarentum crime rates are 40% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Tarentum are 50% lower than the national average
In Tarentum you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Tarentum is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Tarentum has decreased by 27%

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Daily Crime In Tarentum (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Tarentum for every 100,000 residents. The Tarentum total amount of daily crime is 1.32 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.66 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Tarentum, is 1.37 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 2.00 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Tarentum has a daily crime average that is 1.31 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.61 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Tarentum (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Tarentum in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Tarentum safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Tarentum being safer than 31% of cities in Pennsylvania and 44% 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 Tarentum. In conclusion, Tarentum ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Tarentum

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Tarentum is 1 in 556

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Tarentum is 1 in 92

The chance of being a victim of crime in Tarentum is 1 in 79

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Tarentum, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 556. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 92 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Tarentum is 1 in 79.

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

Determining whether Tarentum is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Tarentum violent crime rates have decreased by 28%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 26% year over year. Total crimes for Tarentum has decreased by 27% in the same time frame.

Tarentum police department

Item	Tarentum	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 8 Tarentum police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3.6% less than the Pennsylvania average and 45.9% 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}
West Leechburg, PA	1,389	0	0	0
West Kittanning, PA	1,215	0	0	0
Mars, PA	1,477	0	0	0
Delmont, PA	2,532	0	38	38
Turtle Creek, PA	5,161	21	41	62
Saxonburg, PA	1,441	0	146	146
Plum, PA	27,137	61	153	214
Tarentum, PA	4,397	180	1,093	1,273

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wellsville, NY	4,397	355	1,607	1,962
Prairie du Sac, WI	4,397	133	550	683
Jacksboro, TX	4,397	213	567	780
Ste. Genevieve, MO	4,396	119	455	574
Whitfield, FL	4,398	87	460	547
Tarentum, PA	4,397	180	1,093	1,273

Source: The Tarentum, 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.