Wyoming County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wyoming County in PA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,786 violent crimes and 1,439 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.4 per 100k residents, which is 19.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.2 per 100k, 58.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,786 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,439 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,076 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.4 | B | 1786 | 106.2 | -19.6% |
| Property Crime | 67.2 | A | 1439 | 163.6 | -58.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 94 | 3.5 | -11.3% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -46.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 216 | 22.3 | -85.9% |
| Burglary | 20.6 | B | 237 | 24.0 | -14.4% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 1076 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 103 | 22.2 | -85.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wyoming County Sheriff's Office
Meshoppen Police Department
Meshoppen, PA
Tunkhannock Police Department
Tunkhannock, PA