Scranton, PA Crime


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Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton is a bustling city known for its lively arts and cultural scene, as well as its rich history. However, like many urban areas, it also has its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 13.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a positive sign, indicating that Scranton is a relatively safe place to live. However, it's worth noting that the property crime rate in Scranton is slightly higher than the national average, at 38.3 compared to 35.4. While this may be a cause for concern, it's important to keep in mind that this data is just a snapshot of the city's crime levels and that efforts are constantly being made to ensure the safety and security of Scranton's residents and visitors.

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

Scranton violent crime is 13.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Scranton property crime is 38.3. (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
Scranton, PA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001262.91.343.294.2124.32793.95691960.7264.2
2002289.21.350.8119.9117.33031.9655.42131.6244.9
2003351.22.749.4122.8176.23017.57052065.5247
2004492.2468.4139.5280.329376921972.8272.2
2005610.31.463.5120.2425.33201.2850.62118.4232.2
2006456.4035.5136.6284.23476.1867.72380.3228.2
2007313.32.835.9136.71383123.8688.82197.6237.4
2008329.46.941.5134.3146.73638.9884.52562192.4
2009395.31.448.7150.3194.93649.6890.82555.6203.2
2010325.41.432143.2148.83367.6938.52267.8161.3
2011296.13.944.5124.5123.13348.5812.22371.2165.1
2012331.1030.2169.5131.43354842.12359.5152.4
2013219.22.623.893.8993006.7724.92131.2150.5
2014285.25.327.7104.3147.92775592.72009.3172.9
2015274.3049.398.6126.52779.4547.42062.9169.1
2016279.32.645.381.51502193.1465.51588139.7
2017255.51.328.4116.1109.72191452.91567.8170.3
20181042.12.655.379.7904.61933.8436.91387.7109.2
20191550.6058.285.41407.11742309.11326.9106

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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Bethlehem, PA273.11,689.872,349562018
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I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

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LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

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I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  More

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