Berwick, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berwick Police Department serves the city of Berwick, PA in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 199 violent crimes and 485 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.0 per 100k residents, which is 63.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.8 per 100k, 70.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.0 | A | 199 | 106.2 | -63.3% |
| Property Crime | 48.8 | A | 485 | 163.6 | -70.2% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 23 | 3.5 | +176.0% |
| Larceny | 48.8 | A | 424 | 116.4 | -58.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Area | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Catawissa | 0 miles | F 459.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1076.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Mifflin Township | 0 miles | A 48.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Orangeville Area | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Roaring Creek Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |