Coal Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Coal Township Police Department serves the city of Coal Township, PA in Northumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 362 violent crimes and 550 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is 58.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.3 per 100k, 26.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.7 | A | 362 | 106.2 | -58.8% |
| Property Crime | 120.3 | B | 550 | 163.6 | -26.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.9 | A | 44 | 22.3 | -50.9% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 60 | 24.0 | -54.5% |
| Larceny | 109.3 | C | 483 | 116.4 | -6.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulpmont | 5 miles | F 185.3 | A 37.0 | Violent: 323.6% higher Property: 69.2% lower |
| Zerbe Township | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mount Carmel | 8 miles | F 301.6 | B 124.2 | Violent: 589.8% higher Property: 3.3% higher |
| Shamokin | 9 miles | F 206.1 | B 117.8 | Violent: 371.2% higher Property: 2.1% lower |
| Ralpho Township | 9 miles | A 24.0 | A 24.0 | Violent: 45.0% lower Property: 80.0% lower |