The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA Metro Area has a reputation for having a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to
, the area's violent crime rate stands at 16.6, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is also a concern in this metro area, with a rate of 25.4, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there is still room for improvement in terms of overall crime prevention efforts in Scranton-Wilkes-Barre. Despite these statistics, the local authorities and community organizations are continuously working towards creating a safer environment for residents and visitors alike. With proper measures in place, the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA Metro Area can continue to make progress in reducing crime and promoting a sense of security for its residents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area property crime is 25.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.