| | Erie, PA | Meridian, MS | United States |
| | 24.9 | 29.9 | 22.7 |
| | 38.3 | 68.5 | 35.4 |
The Crime Indices range from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). Our crime rates are based on FBI data.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
| Cities with the Least Crime Near Erie, Pennsylvania | Crime Index |
| Avonia, PA | 10.3 |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA | 11.4 |
| Elgin, PA | 11.5 |
| Platea, PA | 12.7 |
| Cranesville, PA | 12.7 |
| Mill Village, PA | 14.8 |
| Edinboro, PA | 15.6 |
| Waterford, PA | 15.9 |
| Girard, PA | 15.9 |
| Wattsburg, PA | 15.9 |
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
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
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 Meridian 
4 Reviews
Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town. More
I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it.
If you check the crime stats , More
Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related More
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