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 A
Annual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,639 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,117 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,510 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime17.1A2639106.2-83.9%
Property Crime28.7A4117163.6-82.5%
Homicide0.0A140.5-100.0%
Rape0.3A1073.5-91.8%
Robbery0.4A585.8-93.9%
Aggravated Assault4.6A47622.3-79.5%
Burglary2.9A43624.0-87.8%
Larceny25.1A3510116.4-78.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.7A15322.2-96.8%

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

Adams Township Police Department, Butler County

State Park Rangers: Moraine

State Park Rangers: Jennings Environmental Education Center

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 3:

State Police: Butler County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Butler County