Lackawanna County, PA Crime


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Lackawanna, PA County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 13.4, well below the national average of 22.7. This is a positive trend and a testament to the efforts of law enforcement and community organizations in the area. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 23.3, still higher than the national average of 35.4. While the county has made strides in reducing violent crime, addressing property crime will be crucial in ensuring the safety and security of its residents. Continued efforts and collaboration between law enforcement and the community will be necessary to further decrease crime rates in Lackawanna, PA County.

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

Lackawanna County violent crime is 13.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lackawanna County property crime is 23.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Lackawanna, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Dickson City, PA Crime History
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