Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Theft Crime Rates and Maps

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

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A crime occurs every 1 day 3 hours (on average) in Squirrel Hill South.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Squirrel Hill South in green. The most dangerous areas in Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Safe?

The A grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US neighborhood. Squirrel Hill South is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of neighborhoods are safer and 87% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Squirrel Hill South's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of theft in Squirrel Hill South is 7.562 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Squirrel Hill South generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Squirrel Hill South may be as high as 1 in 96 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 349 in the east part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA: about 42 per year. The southwest part of Squirrel Hill South has fewer cases of theft with only 2 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for Squirrel Hill South, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the northwest part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Squirrel Hill South residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Squirrel Hill South has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Squirrel Hill South has 1, have the same problem. Of Squirrel Hill South’s 15,972 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Squirrel Hill South Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Squirrel Hill South residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.504
Robbery	0.7338
Rape	0.3572
Murder	0.1183
Total Violent Crime	2.714 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.562
Vehicle Theft	2.480
Burglary	1.623
Arson	0.1040
Total Property Crime	11.77 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0262
Drug Crimes	1.676
Vandalism	3.375
Identity Theft	0.5108
Animal Cruelty	0.0370
Total "Other" Rate	5.625 (B+)

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Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of theft in Squirrel Hill South is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Squirrel Hill South.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Greenfield, Pittsburgh, PA	A-	B	A-	A-
Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA	A	A	A	A
Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, PA	B-	C-	B-	B-
Regent Square, Pittsburgh, PA	A-	B+	A-	A-
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA	B	B	B-	C+
Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA	B-	C+	C+	C
Homestead Park, Homestead, PA	C-	D+	D+	D+
Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, PA	A	A	A	A
North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA	B+	B-	B+	B
West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA	B+	C+	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Squirrel Hill South is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
South Broadway, Cleveland, OH	D	D	D	C-
North City, San Diego, CA	A-	A-	A-	A-
North Hill, Akron, OH	D+	D+	D+	C-
Old Aurora, New Orleans, LA	C	C	C	C+
Pittman, Henderson, NV	C+	C+	C+	B-
Puritas Longmead, Cleveland, OH	D+	C-	C-	C-
Santa Anita, Santa Ana, CA	A	B+	B+	A
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA	B	B	B	C+
Sherwood Manor, Stockton, CA	B+	D	D	A
North Burnet, Austin, TX	D+	C-	C-	D

Considering only the theft rate, Squirrel Hill South is safer than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Squirrel Hill South schools on SchoolGrade

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