Hazleton, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hazleton Police Department serves the city of Hazleton, PA in Luzerne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 730 violent crimes and 911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.3 per 100k residents, which is 78.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.3 per 100k, 79.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents591 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.3 | A | 730 | 106.2 | -78.1% |
| Property Crime | 33.3 | A | 911 | 163.6 | -79.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 225 | 22.3 | -55.1% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 194 | 24.0 | -86.1% |
| Larceny | 20.0 | A | 591 | 116.4 | -82.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 111 | 22.2 | -70.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 135.9% higher |
| Kingston | 0 miles | B 70.3 | B 112.5 | Violent: 201.7% higher Property: 238.0% higher |
| Luzerne | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pittston | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 96.8% higher |
| Sugar Notch | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 200.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 502.6% higher |