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Blair County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Blair County in PA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,111 violent crimes and 5,135 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.5 per 100k residents, which is 41.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.4 per 100k, 53.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate62.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,111 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate75.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,135 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,927 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime62.5A6111106.2-41.1%
Property Crime75.4A5135163.6-53.9%
Homicide0.0A130.5-100.0%
Rape3.1B2863.5-12.1%
Robbery2.4A1185.8-59.2%
Aggravated Assault1.7A49322.3-92.5%
Burglary15.3A84224.0-36.4%
Larceny56.9A3927116.4-51.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.2A31022.2-85.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Blair County Sheriff's Office

Altoona Police Department

Altoona, PA

Hollidaysburg Police Department

Hollidaysburg, PA

Logan Township Police Department

Logan Township, PA

Tyrone Police Department

Tyrone, PA

Bellwood Police Department

Bellwood, PA

Roaring Spring Police Department

Roaring Spring, PA

Allegheny Township Police Department, Blair County

Duncansville Police Department

Duncansville, PA

Martinsburg Police Department

Martinsburg, PA

Williamsburg Police Department

Williamsburg, PA

Greenfield Township Police Department, Blair County

Blair Township Police Department

Blair Township, PA

North Woodbury Police Department

North Woodbury, PA

Freedom Township Police Department

Freedom Township, PA

State Park Rangers: Canoe Creek

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 2:

State Police: Blair County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Blair County