Northumberland County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Northumberland County in PA is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,130 violent crimes and 2,861 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.2 per 100k, 63.2% 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 CHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated 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 | 98.5 | C | 4130 | 106.2 | -7.2% |
| Property Crime | 60.2 | A | 2861 | 163.6 | -63.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 124 | 3.5 | -78.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 408 | 22.3 | -82.1% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 554 | 24.0 | -54.4% |
| Larceny | 47.7 | A | 2144 | 116.4 | -59.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.2 | A | 120 | 22.2 | -98.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Northumberland County Sheriff's Office
Milton Police Department
Milton, PA
Mount Carmel Police Department
Mount Carmel, PA
Northumberland Police Department
Northumberland, PA
Shamokin Police Department
Shamokin, PA
Sunbury Police Department
Sunbury, PA
Coal Township Police Department
Coal Township, PA
Kulpmont Police Department
Kulpmont, PA
Zerbe Township Police Department
Zerbe Township, PA
Ralpho Township Police Department
Ralpho Township, PA
Riverside Police Department
Riverside, PA
Watsontown Police Department
Watsontown, PA
Point Township Police Department
Point Township, PA
Mount Carmel Township Police Department
Mount Carmel Township, PA