6South Oakland
South Oakland, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Pittsburgh · 2/10 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: 27,726 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,329
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 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 9 | 270.4 | 64.1 |
| Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 30 | 30.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 8 | 240.3 | 301.8 |
| Simple assault | 18 | 540.7 | 989.2 |
| Intimidation | 15 | 450.6 | 693.3 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 26.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 30 | 120.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 12 | 360.5 | 262.2 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 10.2 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 120.2 | 501.2 |
| Theft from a building | 17 | 510.7 | 397.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 25 | 751 | 520.4 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 2 | 60.1 | 72.4 |
| Other theft | 38 | 1,141.5 | 732 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 300.4 | 397.7 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 6 | 180.2 | 435.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 30 | 427.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 39 | 1,171.5 | 1,202.1 |
| Disorderly conduct | 17 | 510.7 | 728.3 |
| Trespassing | 16 | 480.6 | 356.7 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 2 | 60.1 | 189.4 |
| Arson | 1 | 30 | 26.8 |
Source: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 10 |
| Violence | 41 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 108 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Damage and public order | 72 |
| Other | 3 |
Questions about crime in South Oakland
- Is South Oakland safe?
- South Oakland: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average 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 Oakland?
- South Oakland: Weighted crime: 27,726 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Oakland?
- Recorded homicides in South Oakland (12 months to September 2026): 0.
