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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8.2 | A | 1444 | 106.2 | -92.3% |
| Property Crime | 39.1 | A | 2712 | 163.6 | -76.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 265 | 22.3 | -89.4% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 584 | 24.0 | -81.9% |
| Larceny | 34.7 | A | 1974 | 116.4 | -70.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -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