Luzerne County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Luzerne County in PA is served by 48 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,544 violent crimes and 14,343 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.9 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.4 per 100k, 35.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.9 | A | 9544 | 106.2 | -70.0% |
| Property Crime | 105.4 | A | 14343 | 163.6 | -35.6% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | B | 58 | 0.5 | -12.9% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 294 | 3.5 | -79.6% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 401 | 5.8 | -66.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 1848 | 22.3 | -47.1% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1976 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
| Larceny | 91.9 | B | 11366 | 116.4 | -21.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 863 | 22.2 | -79.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, PA
Dupont Police Department
Dupont, PA
Duryea Police Department
Duryea, PA
Edwardsville Police Department
Edwardsville, PA
Freeland Police Department
Freeland, PA
Hanover Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Hazleton Police Department
Hazleton, PA
Kingston Police Department
Kingston, PA
Luzerne Police Department
Luzerne, PA
Pittston Police Department
Pittston, PA
Plymouth Police Department
Plymouth, PA
Wilkes-Barre Police Department
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Ashley Police Department
Ashley, PA
Avoca Police Department
Avoca, PA
Forty Fort Police Department
Forty Fort, PA
Larksville Police Department
Larksville, PA
Newport Township Police Department
Newport Township, PA
Plains Township Police Department
Plains Township, PA
Sugar Notch Police Department
Sugar Notch, PA
Swoyersville Police Department
Swoyersville, PA
West Hazleton Police Department
West Hazleton, PA
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
Conyngham Police Department
Conyngham, PA
State Park Rangers: Ricketts Glen
Fairview Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Lehman Township Police Department
Lehman Township, PA
Nescopeck Police Department
Nescopeck, PA
White Haven Borough Police Department
White Haven Borough, PA
Wright Township Police Department
Wright Township, PA
Harveys Lake Police Department
Harveys Lake, PA
Jackson Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Jenkins Township Police Department
Jenkins Township, PA
Salem Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Pittston Township Police Department
Pittston Township, PA
Dallas Township Police Department
Dallas Township, PA
Kingston Township Police Department
Kingston Township, PA
County Detective: Luzerne County
Butler Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Rice Township Police Department
Rice Township, PA
Sugarloaf Township Police Department, Luzerne County
Courtdale Police Department
Courtdale, PA
Hughestown Police Department
Hughestown, PA