Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the small town of Shickshinny has been experiencing a decrease in crime rates compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is significantly lower at 13.5 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents can feel safer in their community and law enforcement efforts have been successful in preventing violent acts. However, there is still room for improvement when it comes to property crime, as the rate in Shickshinny stands at 24.4, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This highlights the importance of continued efforts to address and reduce property crime in the town. Despite these challenges, Shickshinny remains a relatively safe place to live and work, with a strong community and dedicated law enforcement working to maintain a peaceful environment for all its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shickshinny violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Shickshinny property crime is 24.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem township (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem township (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.