Columbia County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Columbia County in PA is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 664 violent crimes and 1,553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.8 per 100k residents, which is -55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.5 per 100k, -71.0% 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 Rate46.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate47.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate45.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents1,369 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	46.8	A	664	106.2	-55.9%
Property Crime	47.5	A	1553	163.6	-71.0%
Homicide	0.0	A	2	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	0.8	A	44	3.5	-77.0%
Robbery	0.0	A	10	5.8	-100.0%
Aggravated Assault	4.0	A	176	22.3	-82.0%
Burglary	1.7	A	133	24.0	-92.7%
Larceny	45.8	A	1369	116.4	-60.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft	0.0	A	42	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

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