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 AAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,185 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents608 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,381 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents716 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.7 | A | 3185 | 106.2 | -80.5% |
| Property Crime | 55.8 | A | 4381 | 163.6 | -65.9% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 19 | 0.5 | +117.1% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 108 | 3.5 | -95.6% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -82.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 608 | 22.3 | -77.7% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 716 | 24.0 | -56.7% |
| Larceny | 42.0 | A | 3405 | 116.4 | -63.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 210 | 22.2 | -84.8% |