Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the city of Wilkes-Barre faced significant levels of crime in the year 18702. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area was recorded at 50.4, well above the national average of 22.7. This indicates that the residents of Wilkes-Barre were at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to the rest of the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Wilkes-Barre was also higher than the national average, coming in at 58.3 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics suggest that crime was a major issue in the city during this time period, making it a dangerous place for its inhabitants.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilkes-Barre (zip 18702) violent crime is 50.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilkes-Barre (zip 18702) property crime is 58.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.