2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Pittsburgh, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Wilkes-Barre has 40% less violent crime than Pittsburgh.
- Wilkes-Barre has 0% more property crime than Pittsburgh.
 Pittsburgh, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock22.822.7
 Property Crime46.3  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Pittsburgh    189 Reviews

I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and  More

   |    Reply

Over 2 years ago

I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes  More

   |    Reply

As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pittsburgh

Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilkes-Barre

Cities with the Least Crime Near Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Westland, PA 
 Frisco, PA 
 Hazen, PA 
 Parker, PA5
 Avonmore, PA5.5
 Callery, PA5.5
 Beallsville, PA5.75
 Saxonburg, PA5.75
 Worthington, PA5.75
 Elderton, PA6

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.