Robbery per Capita in Westmoreland County
The map below shows robbery per 1,000 Westmoreland County residents.
Safest
Highest crime
Colorblind friendly
off
C-
Robbery Grade™
A+ |
|
A |
|
B+ |
1 in 1,874
Your yearly chance of being a victim of robbery in Westmoreland County is about 1 in 1,874.
$17
Robbery costs the average Westmoreland County resident about $17 per year.
Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in Westmoreland County in green. The most dangerous areas in Westmoreland County are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Westmoreland County, PA Safe from Robbery?
The C- grade means the rate of robbery is slightly higher than the average US county. Westmoreland County is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of counties are safer and 38% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Westmoreland County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.
The rate of robbery in Westmoreland County is 0.5336 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Westmoreland County generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of robbery in Westmoreland County may be as high as 1 in 1,469 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 2,188 in the north part of the county.
By a simple count ignoring population, more robbery occurs in the northwest parts of Westmoreland County, PA: about 30 per year. The northeast part of Westmoreland County has fewer cases of robbery with only 13 in a typical year.
How Westmoreland County's Robbery Rate Compares
The chart below compares the robbery rate in Westmoreland County to the Pennsylvania state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.
| Westmoreland County, PA: | 0.5336 |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania: | 0.6038 |
| USA: | 0.6421 |
Considering only the robbery rate, Westmoreland County is safer than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.
See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.
The Cost of Robbery in Westmoreland County, PA
Robbery is projected to cost the residents of Westmoreland County about $6,062,282 in 2025, or roughly $17 per resident. This is part of Westmoreland County's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Westmoreland County, including every crime type and how Westmoreland County compares to other counties.
Interpreting the Robbery Map
Remember that robbery rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Westmoreland County's crime maps on the Westmoreland County overall crime page.
To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Westmoreland County, PA at ISP Reports.Individual Westmoreland County Crime Maps & Stats
Robbery Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of robbery in Westmoreland County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Westmoreland County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Robbery Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | C+ | D | |
A- | A- | B+ | C | |
A+ | A+ | A | C | |
A | A | B+ | C- | |
A+ | A | A | C+ | |
A | A- | B+ | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A- | C | |
A | A- | A- | C- | |
A- | B+ | B | D+ | |
A | A | B+ | C |
Robbery in County with Similar Populations
Westmoreland County is lower versus other counties of the same size for robbery. The table below compares robbery in counties with comparable overall population.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Robbery Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C- | D | D | C | |
B+ | C- | C- | F | |
D+ | D- | D- | D+ | |
C | C- | C- | C | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | F | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | B+ | |
A- | A- | A- | C | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | C- | |
C- | C+ | C+ | C+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | C |
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Westmoreland County, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 59% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Westmoreland County schools on SchoolGrade
About the Data
CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.
Crime By Zip Code Download
Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.
Download CSV
Home Security
A robbery occurs on average every 45.5 hours in Westmoreland County. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?
Home Security Companies in Westmoreland County, PA
All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.