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Punxsutawney, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Punxsutawney Police Department serves the city of Punxsutawney, PA in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 234 violent crimes and 99 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.5 per 100k residents, which is 52.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 17.9 per 100k, 89.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 D
Annual Rate161.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime161.5D234106.2+52.0%
Property Crime17.9A99163.6-89.0%
Rape17.9F83.5+407.3%
Aggravated Assault17.9B2022.3-19.4%
Larceny17.9A91116.4-84.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Reynoldsville 0 miles
A 40.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 75.1% lower
Property: N/A
Brookville 4 miles
C 102.3
A 25.6
Violent: 36.7% lower
Property: 42.5% higher
Sykesville 11 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Brockway 13 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Clarion 20 miles
D 128.0
B 106.7
Violent: 20.7% lower
Property: 494.5% higher