Butler County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in PA is served by 25 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,639 violent crimes and 4,117 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.1 per 100k residents, which is 83.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 28.7 per 100k, 82.5% 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 Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,639 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,117 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,510 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.1 | A | 2639 | 106.2 | -83.9% |
| Property Crime | 28.7 | A | 4117 | 163.6 | -82.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 107 | 3.5 | -91.8% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 58 | 5.8 | -93.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 476 | 22.3 | -79.5% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 436 | 24.0 | -87.8% |
| Larceny | 25.1 | A | 3510 | 116.4 | -78.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.7 | A | 153 | 22.2 | -96.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Butler Police Department
Butler, PA
Butler Township Police Department, Butler County
Slippery Rock Police Department
Slippery Rock, PA
Zelienople Police Department
Zelienople, PA
Mars Police Department
Mars, PA
Middlesex Township Police Department, Butler County
Penn Township Police Department, Butler County
Cranberry Township Police Department
Cranberry Township, PA
County Detective: Butler County
Buffalo Township Police Department
Buffalo Township, PA
Saxonburg Police Department
Saxonburg, PA
Jackson Township Police Department, Butler County
Callery Police Department
Callery, PA
Lancaster Township Police Department, Butler County
Portersville Police Department
Portersville, PA
Harrisville Police Department
Harrisville, PA
Prospect Police Department
Prospect, PA