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South Abington Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South Abington Township Police Department serves the city of South Abington Township, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 75 violent crimes and 163 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.0 per 100k residents, which is 77.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.0 per 100k, 95.1% 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 A
Annual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime24.0A75106.2-77.4%
Property Crime8.0A163163.6-95.1%
Rape8.0F23.5+126.5%
Aggravated Assault16.0B4322.3-28.0%
Larceny8.0A145116.4-93.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jessup 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 44.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 457.6% higher
Waverly Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Greenfield Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 132.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 1552.1% higher
Covington Township 0 miles
A 44.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 85.7% higher
Property: N/A
Jefferson Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A