Wilkinsburg, PA has unfortunately been plagued by high rates of crime in recent years. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate is at 45.3, which is nearly double the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also a major concern in Wilkinsburg, with a rate of 46.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Wilkinsburg are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the country. This criminal activity has had a significant impact on the community, causing fear and mistrust among its residents. Efforts to address and reduce crime in Wilkinsburg are ongoing, but it remains a pressing issue for the town and its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilkinsburg violent crime is 45.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilkinsburg property crime is 46.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.