West Pittston, PA Crime


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West Pittston, PA has experienced a lower rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to statistics, the violent crime rate is at 13.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in West Pittston is also lower at 27.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that West Pittston is a relatively safe community with a lower likelihood of experiencing violent or property crimes. However, it is important to note that any level of crime is concerning and efforts should still be made to prevent and address it. With this context in mind, the crime in West Pittston, PA is relatively low but residents and law enforcement should continue to work together to maintain and improve the safety of the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

West Pittston violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
West Pittston property crime is 27.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
West Pittston, PA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Pittston, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12018
Exeter borough (Luzerne County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12018
Hughestown, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Duryea, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
Wyoming, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Pittston, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12018
Exeter borough (Luzerne County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12018
Hughestown, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Duryea, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
Wyoming, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018

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