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Pittsburg, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Pittsburg, close to the rate across California (4.3). The median household income is $99,861 and the median home value is $597,900. About 76,257 people live in Pittsburg.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg police recorded 340 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.4 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at close to the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 2 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,189 (15.4 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.0 per 1,000, about 2.5 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 26% between 2022 and 2025 (458 to 340).
| Offense (2025) | Pittsburg count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 340 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 34 | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 75 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 229 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,189 | 15.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 150 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 652 | 8.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 387 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Pittsburg changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 458 | 1,740 | 2 |
| 2023 | 427 | 1,656 | 5 |
| 2024 | 348 | 1,626 | 2 |
| 2025 | 340 | 1,189 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Pittsburg Police Department's own reports.
How does Pittsburg compare with California?
Households in Pittsburg have a median income of $99,861 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $597,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,264 a month. About 76,257 people live on 18 square miles of land, roughly 4,314 per square mile. The city lies in Contra Costa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pittsburg | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,257 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $99,861 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $597,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,264 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.3% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Pittsburg?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Pittsburg. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Vista Del Mar Detention Basin (42 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Contra Costa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Pittsburg?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Pittsburg city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Pittsburg?
Federal school lists place 15 public and 1 private schools within Pittsburg. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. 6 state parks or recreation areas: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Franks Tract State Recreation Area and Marsh Creek State Historic Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pittsburg
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Pittsburg city limits. On the ATF list: Turner's Outdoorsman (Pittsburg).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Pittsburg city limits: Crown Liquor & Market (Pittsburg), Daves Liquor (Pittsburg), People's Market & Liquor (Pittsburg), Pittsburg Liquor & Deli (Pittsburg), Rice Wine Liquors INC (Pittsburg), Silver Night Liquors (Pittsburg) and Vintage Liquors (Pittsburg).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Pittsburg city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pittsburg?
In 2025, Pittsburg had 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (340 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pittsburg?
$99,861 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Pittsburg?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $597,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Pittsburg?
Contra Costa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Antioch, CA (6 mi) · Concord, CA (6 mi) · Walnut Creek, CA (11 mi) · Brentwood, CA (11 mi) · San Ramon, CA (17 mi) · Fairfield, CA (18 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Contra Costa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Pittsburg city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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