Westmoreland County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Westmoreland County in PA is served by 40 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,705 violent crimes and 8,402 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.6 per 100k residents, which is 79.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.1 per 100k, 71.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.6 | A | 4705 | 106.2 | -79.6% |
| Property Crime | 47.1 | A | 8402 | 163.6 | -71.2% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -49.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 160 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.1 | A | 183 | 5.8 | -98.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 1361 | 22.3 | -61.6% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 898 | 24.0 | -85.0% |
| Larceny | 41.9 | A | 7095 | 116.4 | -64.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 369 | 22.2 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office
Murrysville Police Department
Murrysville, PA
Greensburg Police Department
Greensburg, PA
Irwin Police Department
Irwin, PA
Jeannette Police Department
Jeannette, PA
Latrobe Police Department
Latrobe, PA
Lower Burrell Police Department
Lower Burrell, PA
Monessen Police Department
Monessen, PA
Mount Pleasant Police Department
Mount Pleasant, PA
North Huntingdon Township Police Department
North Huntingdon Township, PA
New Kensington Police Department
New Kensington, PA
Penn Township Police Department, Westmoreland County
Scottdale Police Department
Scottdale, PA
Vandergrift Police Department
Vandergrift, PA
Arnold Police Department
Arnold, PA
Derry Police Department
Derry, PA
North Belle Vernon Police Department
North Belle Vernon, PA
South Greensburg Police Department
South Greensburg, PA
Southwest Greensburg Police Department
Southwest Greensburg, PA
West Newton Police Department
West Newton, PA
Allegheny Township Police Department, Westmoreland County
Avonmore Boro Police Department
Avonmore Boro, PA
Penn Police Department
Penn, PA
Upper Burrell Township Police Department
Upper Burrell Township, PA
Delmont Police Department
Delmont, PA
Manor Police Department
Manor, PA
West Leechburg Police Department
West Leechburg, PA
County Detective: Westmoreland County
Rostraver Township Police Department
Rostraver Township, PA
Washington Township Police Department, Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County Park
St. Clair Township Police Department
St. Clair Township, PA
State Park Rangers: Keystone
State Park Rangers: Linn Run
Smithton Borough Police Department
Smithton Borough, PA