2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Erie, PA vs New Bern, NC

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Highlights
- New Bern has 8% less violent crime than Erie.
- New Bern has 31% more property crime than Erie.
 Erie, PANew Bern, NCUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock22.922.7
 Property Crime38.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 6 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Erie, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Avonia, PA10.25
 Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA11.4
 Elgin, PA11.45
 Platea, PA12.65
 Cranesville, PA12.65
 Mill Village, PA14.75
 Edinboro, PA15.55
 Waterford, PA15.85
 Girard, PA15.85
 Wattsburg, PA15.9

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