2South Side Flats
South Side Flats, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Pittsburgh · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 87 places in Pittsburgh (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 83,193 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 7,467
How accurate: in 2026-09, 84% of the 87 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 4 | 53.6 | 12.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 8 | 107.1 | 64.1 |
| Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 6 | 80.4 | 30.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 40 | 535.7 | 301.8 |
| Simple assault | 172 | 2,303.5 | 989.2 |
| Intimidation | 105 | 1,406.2 | 693.3 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 3 | 40.2 | 26.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 17 | 227.7 | 120.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 33 | 441.9 | 262.2 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Purse snatching | 2 | 26.8 | 10.2 |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 2,343.6 | 501.2 |
| Theft from a building | 90 | 1,205.3 | 397.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 93 | 1,245.5 | 520.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 15 | 200.9 | 72.4 |
| Other theft | 133 | 1,781.2 | 732 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 72 | 964.2 | 397.7 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 126 | 1,687.4 | 435.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 72 | 964.2 | 427.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 193 | 2,584.7 | 1,202.1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 207 | 2,772.2 | 728.3 |
| Trespassing | 78 | 1,044.6 | 356.7 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 95 | 1,272.3 | 189.4 |
| Arson | 1 | 13.4 | 26.8 |
Source: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 14 |
| Violence | 320 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft and burglary | 613 |
| Drugs | 198 |
| Damage and public order | 478 |
| Other | 96 |
Questions about crime in South Side Flats
- Is South Side Flats safe?
- South Side Flats: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 87 places in Pittsburgh (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in South Side Flats?
- South Side Flats: Weighted crime: 83,193 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Side Flats?
- Recorded homicides in South Side Flats (12 months to September 2026): 4.
