Ross Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ross Township Police Department serves the city of Ross Township, PA in Allegheny County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 494 violent crimes and 2,189 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.7 per 100k residents, which is 73.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 252.5 per 100k, 54.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,189 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate246.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,043 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.7 | A | 494 | 106.2 | -73.9% |
| Property Crime | 252.5 | D | 2189 | 163.6 | +54.4% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 26 | 3.5 | -12.9% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 69 | 24.0 | -74.4% |
| Larceny | 246.4 | F | 2043 | 116.4 | +111.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | 1 miles | C 99.4 | D 198.8 | Violent: 258.6% higher Property: 21.3% lower |
| Churchill | 1 miles | A 33.0 | A 65.9 | Violent: 18.9% higher Property: 73.9% lower |
| Swissvale | 1 miles | B 72.4 | A 96.5 | Violent: 161.2% higher Property: 61.8% lower |
| Forest Hills | 2 miles | A 14.5 | A 43.4 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 82.8% lower |
| West Homestead | 3 miles | C 111.0 | D 222.0 | Violent: 300.4% higher Property: 12.1% lower |