Cambria County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cambria County in PA is served by 38 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,185 violent crimes and 4,381 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.7 per 100k residents, which is 80.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.8 per 100k, 65.9% 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 Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,185 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents608 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,381 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents716 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,405 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime20.7A3185106.2-80.5%
Property Crime55.8A4381163.6-65.9%
Homicide1.2F190.5+117.1%
Rape0.2A1083.5-95.6%
Robbery1.0A865.8-82.1%
Aggravated Assault5.0A60822.3-77.7%
Burglary10.4A71624.0-56.7%
Larceny42.0A3405116.4-63.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.4A21022.2-84.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Cambria County Sheriff's Office

Northern Cambria Borough Police Department

Northern Cambria Borough, PA

Conemaugh Township Police Department, Cambria County

Ebensburg Police Department

Ebensburg, PA

Johnstown Police Department

Johnstown, PA

Richland Township Police Department, Cambria County

Cresson Police Department

Cresson, PA

East Conemaugh Police Department

East Conemaugh, PA

Gallitzin Police Department

Gallitzin, PA

Geistown Police Department

Geistown, PA

Patton Police Department

Patton, PA

Portage Police Department

Portage, PA

South Fork Police Department

South Fork, PA

Upper Yoder Township Police Department

Upper Yoder Township, PA

Blacklick Township Police Department

Blacklick Township, PA

Cambria Township Police Department

Cambria Township, PA

Carrolltown Police Department

Carrolltown, PA

Cresson Township Police Department

Cresson Township, PA

East Taylor Township Police Department

East Taylor Township, PA

Ferndale Police Department

Ferndale, PA

Hastings Police Department

Hastings, PA

Jackson Township Police Department, Cambria County

Loretto Police Department

Loretto, PA

Sankertown Police Department

Sankertown, PA

Stonycreek Township Police Department

Stonycreek Township, PA

Summerhill Township Police Department

Summerhill Township, PA

Cambria County District Attorney's Office

Adams Township Police Department, Cambria County

Croyle Township Police Department

Croyle Township, PA

Ashville Police Department

Ashville, PA

Vintondale Police Department

Vintondale, PA

Gallitzin Township Police Department

Gallitzin Township, PA

West Hills Regional Police Department

West Hills Regional, PA

State Park Rangers: Prince Gallitzin

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 2:

State Police: Cambria County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Cambria County