Armstrong County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Armstrong County in PA is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,841 violent crimes and 1,383 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.3 per 100k residents, which is 71.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.2 per 100k, 89.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,841 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,383 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,040 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime30.3A1841106.2-71.4%
Property Crime17.2A1383163.6-89.5%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape6.1F973.5+71.3%
Robbery0.0A205.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault3.1A20522.3-86.0%
Burglary4.3A26724.0-82.2%
Larceny12.7A1040116.4-89.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.3A6222.2-98.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Apollo Police Department

Apollo, PA

Kittanning Police Department

Kittanning, PA

Leechburg Police Department

Leechburg, PA

Kiskiminetas Township Police Department

Kiskiminetas Township, PA

Parks Township Police Department

Parks Township, PA

Rural Valley Police Department

Rural Valley, PA

South Buffalo Township Police Department

South Buffalo Township, PA

Manor Township Police Department, Armstrong County

North Buffalo Police Department

North Buffalo, PA

West Kittanning Police Department

West Kittanning, PA

East Franklin Township Police Department

East Franklin Township, PA

Parker Police Department

Parker, PA

Worthington Police Department

Worthington, PA

Elderton Police Department

Elderton, PA

Southern Armstrong Regional

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 3:

State Police: Armstrong County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Armstrong County