Lackawanna County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lackawanna County in PA is served by 30 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,127 violent crimes and 9,231 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.4 per 100k residents, which is 73.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.2 per 100k, 60.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.4 | A | 7127 | 106.2 | -73.2% |
| Property Crime | 64.2 | A | 9231 | 163.6 | -60.7% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 17 | 0.5 | +64.1% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 412 | 3.5 | -34.5% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 225 | 5.8 | -87.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 2884 | 22.3 | -65.4% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 1309 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 50.0 | A | 7109 | 116.4 | -57.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 679 | 22.2 | -67.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale, PA
Dunmore Police Department
Dunmore, PA
Old Forge Police Department
Old Forge, PA
Scranton Police Department
Scranton, PA
Archbald Police Department
Archbald, PA
Blakely Police Department
Blakely, PA
Clarks Summit Police Department
Clarks Summit, PA
Dickson City Police Department
Dickson City, PA
Jermyn Police Department
Jermyn, PA
Olyphant Police Department
Olyphant, PA
Taylor Police Department
Taylor, PA
Throop Police Department
Throop, PA
Dalton Police Department
Dalton, PA
Jessup Police Department
Jessup, PA
Mayfield Police Department
Mayfield, PA
Moscow Police Department
Moscow, PA
South Abington Township Police Department
South Abington Township, PA
State Park Rangers: Lackawanna
Moosic Police Department
Moosic, PA
Waverly Township Police Department
Waverly Township, PA
Scott Township Police Department, Lackawanna County
County Detective: Lackawanna County
Greenfield Township Police Department
Greenfield Township, PA
Roaring Brook Township Police Department
Roaring Brook Township, PA
Covington Township Police Department
Covington Township, PA
Jefferson Township Police Department
Jefferson Township, PA