Foster township, located in Luzerne County, PA, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Foster township is 13.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Foster township can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime in Foster township is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 24 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that while violent crime may be less of a concern, residents should take precautions to protect their property. It is important for the community to continue to work together to prevent and reduce crime in Foster township, and maintain its reputation as a safe and welcoming place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Foster township (Luzerne County) violent crime is 13.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Foster township (Luzerne County) property crime is 24.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Foster township (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Freeland, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Freeland, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.