Greene County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greene County in PA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 840 violent crimes and 1,323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.0 per 100k residents, which is 82.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.8 per 100k, 63.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents840 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.0 | A | 840 | 106.2 | -82.1% |
| Property Crime | 59.8 | A | 1323 | 163.6 | -63.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 84 | 3.5 | -35.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.1 | A | 116 | 22.3 | -94.9% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 268 | 24.0 | -74.6% |
| Larceny | 45.7 | A | 917 | 116.4 | -60.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -64.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greene County Sheriff's Office
Waynesburg Police Department
Waynesburg, PA