Carbondale, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carbondale Police Department serves the city of Carbondale, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 59 violent crimes and 90 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.0 per 100k residents, which is 54.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.0 per 100k, 41.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.0 | A | 59 | 106.2 | -54.8% |
| Property Crime | 96.0 | A | 90 | 163.6 | -41.3% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 22 | 24.0 | -50.0% |
| Larceny | 48.0 | A | 56 | 116.4 | -58.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.0 | F | 11 | 22.2 | +62.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Jermyn | 2 miles | A 47.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Archbald | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 26.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.1% lower |
| Blakely | 6 miles | A 45.1 | A 105.3 | Violent: 6.1% lower Property: 9.6% higher |
| Olyphant | 7 miles | A 18.6 | A 55.8 | Violent: 61.3% lower Property: 41.9% lower |