Swissvale, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swissvale Police Department serves the city of Swissvale, PA in Allegheny County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 368 violent crimes and 667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.5 per 100k, 41.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.4 | B | 368 | 106.2 | -31.8% |
| Property Crime | 96.5 | A | 667 | 163.6 | -41.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 52 | 22.3 | -45.8% |
| Larceny | 96.5 | B | 505 | 116.4 | -17.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | 1 miles | C 99.4 | D 198.8 | Violent: 37.3% higher Property: 105.9% higher |
| West Homestead | 1 miles | C 111.0 | D 222.0 | Violent: 53.3% higher Property: 129.9% higher |
| Braddock | 1 miles | C 119.6 | A 59.8 | Violent: 65.2% higher Property: 38.0% lower |
| Ross Township | 1 miles | A 27.7 | D 252.5 | Violent: 61.7% lower Property: 161.6% higher |
| Forest Hills | 2 miles | A 14.5 | A 43.4 | Violent: 80.0% lower Property: 55.0% lower |