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Carbon County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Carbon County in PA is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,971 violent crimes and 2,408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.8 per 100k residents, which is 46.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.3 per 100k, 67.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,971 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,408 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,863 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime56.8A1971106.2-46.5%
Property Crime53.3A2408163.6-67.4%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape3.5C753.5+0.0%
Robbery0.0A195.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault22.4C50922.3+0.6%
Burglary9.5A40324.0-60.3%
Larceny41.6A1863116.4-64.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.2A12622.2-90.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Carbon County Sheriff's Office

Jim Thorpe Police Department

Jim Thorpe, PA

Lansford Police Department

Lansford, PA

Lehighton Police Department

Lehighton, PA

Palmerton Police Department

Palmerton, PA

Summit Hill Police Department

Summit Hill, PA

Weatherly Police Department

Weatherly, PA

Franklin Township Police Department, Carbon County

Kidder Township Police Department

Kidder Township, PA

Mahoning Township Police Department, Carbon County

Nesquehoning Police Department

Nesquehoning, PA

Beaver Meadows Police Department

Beaver Meadows, PA

Weissport Police Department

Weissport, PA

State Park Rangers: Beltzville

State Park Rangers: Hickory Run

Office of Attorney General Region 1:

State Police: Carbon County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Carbon County