Laflin, PA Crime


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Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the small town of Laflin has recently been plagued by a rise in crime. With a violent crime rate of 22.9, just slightly above the national average of 22.7, residents are feeling uneasy and concerned for their safety. According to the latest statistics, property crime in Laflin is also a prominent issue, with a rate of 26.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This has caused alarm among the tight-knit community, who are used to feeling safe in their quiet town. As someone who has grown up in Laflin and seen the crime rates increase, the safety of my family and neighbors is a top priority, and steps need to be taken to address and reduce these concerning statistics.

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

Laflin violent crime is 22.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Laflin property crime is 26.5. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Laflin, PA Crime History
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Plains township, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
Jenkins, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Pittston, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
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laflin is in the middle of wilkes-barre and scronton,pennsylvania. laflin is also very convinient, because it is on the west side of interstate 81. laflin's elevation is  More

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