Lawrence County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lawrence County in PA is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,444 violent crimes and 2,712 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.2 per 100k residents, which is 92.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.1 per 100k, 76.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,444 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,712 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,974 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime8.2A1444106.2-92.3%
Property Crime39.1A2712163.6-76.1%
Homicide0.0A150.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A423.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A865.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault2.4A26522.3-89.4%
Burglary4.4A58424.0-81.9%
Larceny34.7A1974116.4-70.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A13622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

New Castle Police Department

New Castle, PA

Bessemer Police Department

Bessemer, PA

Neshannock Township Police Department

Neshannock Township, PA

New Wilmington Police Department

New Wilmington, PA

North Beaver Police Department

North Beaver, PA

Union Township Police Department, Lawrence County

Wayne Township Police Department

Wayne Township, PA

County Detective: Lawrence County

Pulaski Township Police Department

Pulaski Township, PA

Wampum Police Department

Wampum, PA

New Beaver Police Department

New Beaver, PA

Hickory Township Police Department

Hickory Township, PA

Mahoning Township Police Department, Lawrence County

Little Beaver Township Police Department

Little Beaver Township, PA

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 3:

State Police: Lawrence County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Lawrence County