Crime data reported to the FBI in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reported 1,544 violent crimes to the FBI for 2023. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police also reported 7,718 property crimes to the FBI for 2023.
The Allegheny County Police Department reported 365 violent crimes and 189 property crimes to the FBI for 2023. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office reported 9 violent crimes and 5 property crimes to the FBI for 2023.
Population figures for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates put Pittsburgh's population at 307,668 on July 1, 2024, up from 302,960 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 1.6%.
Allegheny County's estimated population was 1,231,814 on July 1, 2024, down from 1,250,583 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 1.5%, according to the same Census Bureau estimates.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including FBI Crime Data Explorer and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Criminal Defense Cases in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh's criminal defense landscape is shaped by the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and the Western District of Pennsylvania federal court system. The Steel City sees a wide range of criminal cases, from DUI charges along the South Side to white-collar crimes in the downtown business district. Pennsylvania's criminal code includes unique provisions that require attorneys familiar with Commonwealth-specific statutes and precedents. Local defense attorneys understand Pittsburgh's prosecutor offices, court procedures, and the nuances of defending cases in Western Pennsylvania's legal environment.
Common Criminal Defense Matters in Pittsburgh
Criminal defense attorneys protect individuals charged with crimes, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, ensuring due process and the best possible outcome.
Why Hire a Local Criminal Defense Attorney in Pittsburgh?
Local attorneys have established relationships within Pittsburgh's legal community and understand regional prosecution patterns, plea negotiation practices, and sentencing tendencies specific to Western Pennsylvania courts.
Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Laws & Deadlines
Pennsylvania follows specific statute of limitations periods, including no limit for murder, 5 years for most felonies, and 2 years for misdemeanors under 42 Pa.C.S. See our Pennsylvania criminal defense page for more.
What to Know About Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Pittsburgh & Suburbs
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