Moving from Milton, MA to Shaler Township, PA?
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Is Milton, MA or Shaler Township, PA Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Shaler Township, PA is safer than Milton, MA (Safety Score 89/100 vs 89/100), with a total crime rate of 604 per 100,000 versus 614 for Milton, MA — 2% lower. Milton has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Milton has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Milton, MA?
Milton — 5-Year Trend
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Shaler Township — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Milton | Shaler Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 613.9 | 604.5 | +9.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 52.0 | 48.5 | +3.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.7 | -3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 3.5 | 11.2 | -7.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 3.5 | 3.7 | -0.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 45.1 | 29.9 | +15.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 561.9 | 556.0 | +5.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 72.8 | 56.0 | +16.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 489.0 | 485.1 | +4.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 0.0 | 14.9 | -14.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Milton, MA to Shaler Township, PA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milton or Shaler Township safer?
Shaler Township, PA is safer with a total crime rate of 604 per 100K vs 614 for Milton, MA — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Milton has a violent crime rate of 52.0 per 100K while Shaler Township has 48.5. Shaler Township has lower violent crime.
About Milton, MA
Milton, Massachusetts, a suburb bordering Boston, is home to the Granite Railway, one of the nation's first railroads. This affluent town, largely residential, boasts a significant Irish-American population. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 28,832, Milton has a total crime rate of 613.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Shaler Township, PA
Shaler Township, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh, spans the hills along Pine Creek. It was once a prominent agricultural area, now a diverse residential community with a population around 28,000. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 26,801, Shaler Township has a total crime rate of 604.5 per 100,000 residents.