Washington County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Washington County in PA is served by 30 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,827 violent crimes and 6,032 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.1 per 100k residents, which is 68.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.2 per 100k, 70.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,827 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents907 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,032 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,950 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime33.1A3827106.2-68.8%
Property Crime48.2A6032163.6-70.5%
Homicide0.6C180.5+11.3%
Rape0.2A1473.5-95.0%
Robbery0.6A905.8-90.4%
Aggravated Assault6.1A90722.3-72.6%
Burglary7.2A70324.0-70.2%
Larceny40.1A4950116.4-65.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.9A32922.2-96.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Canonsburg Police Department

Canonsburg, PA

Monongahela Police Department

Monongahela, PA

Peters Township Police Department

Peters Township, PA

Washington Police Department, Washington County

Donora Police Department

Donora, PA

California Police Department

California, PA

Bentleyville Police Department

Bentleyville, PA

Carroll Township Police Department, Washington County

Cecil Township Police Department

Cecil Township, PA

Centerville Police Department

Centerville, PA

Chartiers Township Police Department

Chartiers Township, PA

Donegal Township Police Department

Donegal Township, PA

East Washington Police Department

East Washington, PA

Houston Police Department

Houston, PA

Smith Township Police Department

Smith Township, PA

South Strabane Township Police Department

South Strabane Township, PA

West Brownsville Police Department

West Brownsville, PA

Hanover Township Police Department, Washington County

Mount Pleasant Township Police Department

Mount Pleasant Township, PA

North Strabane Township Police Department

North Strabane Township, PA

Washington County District Attorney

Resa Regional Police Department

Resa Regional, PA

West Pike Run Police Department

West Pike Run, PA

Jefferson Township Police Department

Jefferson Township, PA

Charelroi Regional Police Department

Charelroi Regional, PA

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 3:

State Police: Washington County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Washington County