Rush Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rush Township Police Department serves the city of Rush Township, PA in Schuylkill County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 302 property crimes. Property crime averages 86.7 per 100k, 47.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 86.7 | A | 302 | 163.6 | -47.0% |
| Larceny | 86.7 | B | 287 | 116.4 | -25.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | 2 miles | A 43.4 | B 115.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 33.6% higher |
| Mcadoo | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Summit Hill | 6 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Penn Township | 7 miles | A 22.4 | A 22.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.2% lower |
| Mahanoy City | 8 miles | A 28.5 | B 142.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.2% higher |