Columbia County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in PA is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,044 violent crimes and 2,058 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.5 per 100k residents, which is 59.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.1 per 100k, 68.1% 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 AHomicide
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.5 | A | 1044 | 106.2 | -59.0% |
| Property Crime | 52.1 | A | 2058 | 163.6 | -68.1% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 6 | 0.5 | +4.8% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 77 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 205 | 22.3 | -84.6% |
| Burglary | 2.1 | A | 251 | 24.0 | -91.4% |
| Larceny | 50.1 | A | 1723 | 116.4 | -57.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton Area Police Department
Benton Area, PA
Berwick Police Department
Berwick, PA
Bloomsburg Town Police Department
Bloomsburg Town, PA
Catawissa Police Department
Catawissa, PA
Briar Creek Township Police Department
Briar Creek Township, PA
Scott Township Police Department, Columbia County
Mifflin Township Police Department
Mifflin Township, PA
Montour Township Police Department
Montour Township, PA
Hemlock Township Police Department
Hemlock Township, PA
Locust Township Police Department
Locust Township, PA
Main Township Police Department
Main Township, PA
Orangeville Area Police Department
Orangeville Area, PA
Roaring Creek Township Police Department
Roaring Creek Township, PA