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Crime rate in Monessen, Pennsylvania (PA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Monessen, PA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Monessen, PA

The 2022 crime rate in Monessen, PA is 240 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. It was higher than in 81.3% U.S. cities. The 2022 Monessen crime rate fell by 17% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Monessen has seen decline of violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Monessen, PA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Monessen:

239.7
Donora:

46.0
North Belle Vernon:

28.3
Monongahela:

87.4
California:

77.2
Bentleyville:

38.7
West Newton:

45.8
Smithton:

11.6
Elizabeth:

20.4
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Monessen by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(25.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(79.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.8)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(37.7)
2
(25.9)
1
(12.9)
3
(38.9)
1
(13.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.4)
1
(13.4)
2
(27.2)
2
(27.4)
1
(13.8)
1
(13.9)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
10
(125.7)
13
(168.4)
9
(116.2)
5
(64.8)
14
(184.3)
3
(39.6)
4
(53.4)
8
(107.6)
3
(40.7)
14
(192.1)
4
(55.4)
7
(97.4)
3
(44.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
33
(414.7)
34
(440.4)
55
(710.1)
52
(673.7)
69
(908.4)
66
(871.6)
64
(855.2)
55
(739.4)
56
(760.5)
58
(795.9)
47
(650.5)
55
(765.4)
47
(694.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
54
(678.6)
68
(880.8)
75
(968.4)
47
(609.0)
63
(829.4)
36
(475.4)
54
(721.5)
29
(389.9)
41
(556.8)
22
(301.9)
14
(193.8)
29
(403.6)
8
(118.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
167
(2,099)
170
(2,202)
189
(2,440)
175
(2,267)
203
(2,672)
206
(2,721)
176
(2,352)
110
(1,479)
146
(1,983)
110
(1,510)
111
(1,536)
107
(1,489)
72
(1,064)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(138.2)
6
(77.7)
4
(51.6)
12
(155.5)
7
(92.2)
9
(118.9)
12
(160.3)
9
(121.0)
1
(13.6)
6
(82.3)
6
(83.0)
7
(97.4)
6
(88.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
3
(37.7)
3
(38.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.2)
3
(40.1)
1
(13.4)
3
(40.7)
1
(13.7)
2
(27.7)
1
(13.9)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index293.3367.1356.7357.0419.8496.3355.2287.0305.4354.3239.4289.0239.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Monessen, Pennsylvania as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monessen is 753 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Monessen:

398.9
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Monessen:

445.3
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Monessen:

366.8
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Monessen:

548.9
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Monessen:

427.8
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Monessen:

436.9
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Monessen:

467.7
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Monessen:

614.1
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Monessen:

559.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Monessen:

434.1
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Monessen:

426.1
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Monessen:

382.1
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Monessen:

307.9
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Monessen:

330.6
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Monessen:

456.8
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Monessen:

349.9
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Monessen:

443.0
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Monessen:

90.1
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Monessen:

169.8
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Monessen:

128.0
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Monessen:

148.2
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Monessen:

212.5
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Monessen:

170.1
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Monessen:

285.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Monessen:

248.9
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Monessen:

313.3
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Monessen:

258.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Monessen:

323.4
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Monessen:

297.9
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Monessen:

261.4
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Monessen:

215.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Monessen:

303.1
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Monessen:

250.9
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Monessen:

244.7
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 11 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.82
Pennsylvania average:

2.55

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 10 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Pennsylvania average:

2.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.52
Pennsylvania average:

2.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Pennsylvania average:

2.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Pennsylvania average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Pennsylvania average:

2.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.45
Pennsylvania average:

2.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Pennsylvania average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Pennsylvania average:

2.12

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Pennsylvania average:

2.61

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Pennsylvania average:

2.63

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Pennsylvania average:

2.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Pennsylvania average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.41
Pennsylvania average:

2.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Pennsylvania average:

2.85

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Monessen, PA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 15062.