Fayette County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in PA is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,112 violent crimes and 7,177 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.0 per 100k residents, which is 73.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.8 per 100k, 37.1% 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 AAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,112 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents949 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,177 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,047 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,626 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.0 | A | 5112 | 106.2 | -73.7% |
| Property Crime | 102.8 | A | 7177 | 163.6 | -37.1% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 29 | 0.5 | +40.2% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 231 | 3.5 | -88.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 148 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.0 | B | 949 | 22.3 | -10.2% |
| Burglary | 17.8 | B | 1047 | 24.0 | -25.9% |
| Larceny | 78.3 | B | 5626 | 116.4 | -32.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 382 | 22.2 | -69.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brownsville Police Department
Brownsville, PA
Connellsville Police Department
Connellsville, PA
Uniontown Police Department
Uniontown, PA
Southwest Regiona Police Departmentl, Fayette County
Masontown Police Department
Masontown, PA
Washington Township Police Department, Fayette County
Dunbar Police Department
Dunbar, PA
Everson Police Department
Everson, PA
Luzerne Township Police Department
Luzerne Township, PA
Perryopolis Police Department
Perryopolis, PA
Point Marion Police Department
Point Marion, PA
Redstone Township Police Department
Redstone Township, PA