Pittsburg, KS Crime


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Pittsburg, KS is a small town with a population of about 20,000 people. Despite its size, the crime rate in Pittsburg is higher than the average for the United States. The violent crime rate in Pittsburg stands at 27.1 which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Pittsburg is 71.8 which is more than double the US average of 35.4. This indicates that crime in Pittsburg can be a problem and residents should take steps to stay safe by being aware of their surroundings and taking additional security measures when necessary.

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

Pittsburg violent crime is 27.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Pittsburg property crime is 71.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Pittsburg, KS Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002730.55.197.777.2550.410010.824237212.3375.5
200381541.8109.762.7600.89049.117456938.3365.7
2004573.3077.582.6413.27845.71384.26063.7397.7
2005619.3098.952468.46041.81176.14621.1244.6
2006609.815.5118.956.8418.665531436.74806.2310.1
2007528.75.252.352.3418.86035.41256.34475.5303.6
20084655.140.940.9378.16279.71338.74588.4352.6
2009578.9055.945.7477.36748.61249.25210289.4
2010363.310.140.450.5262.45752.61054.74460.8237.2
2013470.74.993.278.5294.25104.21019.93907.8176.5
2014259.4034.358.7166.45721.7969.14410342.6
2017441.50117.744.2279.64748.8583.83831.4333.6
2019451.2084.319.8347.1352500.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Frontenac, KS205.51,849.73,11742019
Arma, KS350.41,191.31,499102019
Girard, KS218.91,605.32,746112017
Mulberry, KS0.02,682.0566112019
Liberal, MO278.2834.5816152017
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Webb City, MO87.92,715.510,208222018
Carthage, MO256.63,410.314,292272019
Miami, OK535.32,882.713,531372019
Neosho, MO240.13,262.711,878422019
Bella Vista, AR169.4649.828,721692019

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I lived in Pittsburg for several years and am glad I left. I liked the small town atmosphere but the economy was in terrible shape --> and still is very bad. The college  More

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Lack of industry equals lack of jobs. Period. Whether you are white collar or blue collar, jobs folded in Southeast Kansas along with the coal mines, and nothing has  More

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Over 16 years ago

small town, big  More

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