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Monessen, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Monessen Police Department serves the city of Monessen, PA in Westmoreland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 276 violent crimes and 466 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.3 per 100k residents, which is 15.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.0 per 100k, 18.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate89.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate134.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents466 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate119.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime89.3B276106.2-15.9%
Property Crime134.0B466163.6-18.1%
Aggravated Assault74.5F21722.3+234.5%
Burglary14.9A6024.0-38.0%
Larceny119.1C379116.4+2.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Donora 2 miles
A 66.8
A 66.8
Violent: 25.3% lower
Property: 50.2% lower
North Belle Vernon 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 54.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 59.2% lower
Monongahela 4 miles
A 52.4
A 17.5
Violent: 41.4% lower
Property: 87.0% lower
Rostraver Township 6 miles
A 26.2
B 131.2
Violent: 70.6% lower
Property: 2.1% lower
California 7 miles
A 56.0
A 74.7
Violent: 37.3% lower
Property: 44.3% lower