Olyphant, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Olyphant Police Department serves the city of Olyphant, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 85 violent crimes and 57 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.6 per 100k residents, which is 82.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.8 per 100k, 65.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.6 | A | 85 | 106.2 | -82.5% |
| Property Crime | 55.8 | A | 57 | 163.6 | -65.9% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 10 | 24.0 | -22.6% |
| Larceny | 18.6 | A | 38 | 116.4 | -84.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 7 | 22.2 | -16.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakely | 1 miles | A 45.1 | A 105.3 | Violent: 142.7% higher Property: 88.7% higher |
| Dickson City | 2 miles | A 16.7 | D 200.5 | Violent: 10.1% lower Property: 259.6% higher |
| Throop | 2 miles | A 24.5 | A 73.6 | Violent: 32.0% higher Property: 32.0% higher |
| Jessup | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 44.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.9% lower |
| South Abington Township | 2 miles | A 24.0 | A 8.0 | Violent: 29.3% higher Property: 85.6% lower |