Cambria County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cambria County in PA is served by 27 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,830 violent crimes and 2,763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is -85.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.2 per 100k, -73.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 A

Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents1,830 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate43.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents2,763 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate30.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents2,098 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	15.8	A	1830	106.2	-85.2%
Property Crime	43.2	A	2763	163.6	-73.6%
Homicide	1.4	F	16	0.5	+157.3%
Rape	0.2	A	64	3.5	-94.8%
Robbery	0.9	A	73	5.8	-84.1%
Aggravated Assault	3.9	A	491	22.3	-82.4%
Burglary	11.3	A	506	24.0	-53.1%
Larceny	30.4	A	2098	116.4	-73.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1.5	A	142	22.2	-93.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Northern Cambria Borough Police Department

Northern Cambria Borough, PA

Ebensburg Police Department

Ebensburg, PA

Johnstown Police Department

Johnstown, PA

Cresson Police Department

Cresson, PA

East Conemaugh Police Department

East Conemaugh, PA

Gallitzin Police Department

Gallitzin, PA

Geistown Police Department

Geistown, PA

Patton Police Department

Patton, PA

Portage Police Department

Portage, PA

South Fork Police Department

South Fork, PA

Upper Yoder Township Police Department

Upper Yoder Township, PA

Blacklick Township Police Department

Blacklick Township, PA

Cambria Township Police Department

Cambria Township, PA

Carrolltown Police Department

Carrolltown, PA

Cresson Township Police Department

Cresson Township, PA

East Taylor Township Police Department

East Taylor Township, PA

Ferndale Police Department

Ferndale, PA

Hastings Police Department

Hastings, PA

Loretto Police Department

Loretto, PA

Sankertown Police Department

Sankertown, PA

Stonycreek Township Police Department

Stonycreek Township, PA

Summerhill Township Police Department

Summerhill Township, PA

Croyle Township Police Department

Croyle Township, PA

Ashville Police Department

Ashville, PA

Vintondale Police Department

Vintondale, PA

Gallitzin Township Police Department

Gallitzin Township, PA

West Hills Regional Police Department

West Hills Regional, PA