Watsontown, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watsontown Police Department serves the city of Watsontown, PA in Northumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 142 violent crimes and 91 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.1 per 100k residents, which is 15.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.1 per 100k, 44.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 BAnnual Rate90.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.1 | B | 142 | 106.2 | -15.2% |
| Property Crime | 90.1 | A | 91 | 163.6 | -44.9% |
| Burglary | 45.0 | F | 9 | 24.0 | +87.5% |
| Larceny | 45.0 | A | 77 | 116.4 | -61.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin | 0 miles | F 206.1 | B 117.8 | Violent: 128.7% higher Property: 30.7% higher |
| Ralpho Township | 0 miles | A 24.0 | A 24.0 | Violent: 73.3% lower Property: 73.3% lower |
| Riverside | 0 miles | A 49.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Mount Carmel Township | 0 miles | B 81.7 | B 122.6 | Violent: 9.3% lower Property: 36.1% higher |
| Sunbury | 4 miles | F 199.4 | A 52.5 | Violent: 121.3% higher Property: 41.7% lower |