Erie, PA has safety grade D, a population of about 96,616, an overall crime rate near 1,453 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Erie, PA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Erie, PA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Erie, PA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Erie, PA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
8.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,404 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Erie align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Erie, PA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID 16000US4224000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 1404. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 727 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with a total of 571 incidents, broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (277), "Stolen Property Offenses" (4), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (26), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (24), and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (240). Other notable categories include "Robbery," with 27 incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." "Sex Offenses" account for 21 incidents, including "Sex Offenses" (18), "Kidnapping/Abduction" (2), and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (1). "Homicide" is the least frequent category, with 10 incidents, split between two entries of "Homicide Offenses" (7 and 3). The "Others" category encompasses 48 incidents, including "Human Trafficking" (1), "Embezzlement" (8), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (5), "Fraud Offenses" (29), and "Arson" (5). To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. This includes the city and state names associated with GEOID 16000US4224000, the population of the area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, assign a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code-level data and crime map visualizations would enhance the analysis, offering a more granular understanding of crime distribution. Without this contextual data, the insights are limited to the relative frequency of different crime categories within the provided dataset.
Erie, PA crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
16501
0
Safety46.2
Per 1K46
Total Crimes16503
0
Safety29.0
Per 1K29
Total Crimes16507
0
Safety29.3
Per 1K29
Total Crimes16502
0
Safety26.9
Per 1K27
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FAQ about crime in Erie, PA
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Erie, PA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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