Centre County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Centre County in PA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 329 violent crimes and 862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.8 per 100k residents, which is -76.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.6 per 100k, -83.8% 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 Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents862 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents779 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime24.8A329106.2-76.6%
Property Crime26.6A862163.6-83.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape1.7A473.5-51.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A2822.3-100.0%
Burglary5.2A6924.0-78.3%
Larceny21.4A779116.4-81.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bellefonte Police Department

Bellefonte, PA

Ferguson Township Police Department

Ferguson Township, PA

Patton Township Police Department

Patton Township, PA