Ransom, PA is a small town in Western Pennsylvania with a population of about 8,000 people. Despite its small size, the crime rate in Ransom is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Ransom was reported to be 9 compared to the US average of 22.7, making it over double the national average. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ransom was 16.2 compared to the US average of 35.4 also making it much higher than on average. While these statistics might seem concerning on first glance, they do not necessarily reflect an unsafe environment; rather, they point to the importance of being aware and taking extra precaution when living in or visiting Ransom.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ransom violent crime is 9.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Ransom property crime is 16.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ransom, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newton, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newton, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.