Located in central Pennsylvania, Altoona is a small city with a population of just over 45,000 people. While it may seem like a peaceful and quiet place, the reality is that Altoona has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Altoona is 22.8, slightly above the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime is also a concern in Altoona, with a rate of 30.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. Property crime includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these statistics, Altoona is still a close-knit community where residents work together to keep their city safe and combat crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Altoona violent crime is 22.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Altoona property crime is 30.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.