Meadville, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Meadville Police Department serves the city of Meadville, PA in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 427 violent crimes and 453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.8 per 100k residents, which is 20.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 183.8 per 100k, 12.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate71.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate183.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.8 | D | 427 | 106.2 | +20.4% |
| Property Crime | 183.8 | C | 453 | 163.6 | +12.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 71.9 | F | 129 | 22.3 | +223.0% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 61 | 24.0 | -66.7% |
| Larceny | 167.8 | D | 370 | 116.4 | +44.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -64.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochranton | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Linesville | 4 miles | C 106.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 16.9% lower Property: N/A |
| West Mead Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.0% lower |
| Conneaut Lake Regional | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 87.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.6% lower |
| Cambridge Springs | 13 miles | A 44.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 64.9% lower Property: N/A |