Lackawanna County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lackawanna County in PA is served by 23 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,376 violent crimes and 8,819 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.8 per 100k residents, which is -77.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.5 per 100k, -58.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate23.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents6,376 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C

Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B

Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents2,773 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate68.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents8,819 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents1,236 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents6,845 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	23.8	A	6376	106.2	-77.6%
Property Crime	68.5	A	8819	163.6	-58.1%
Homicide	0.5	C	13	0.5	-5.3%
Rape	2.5	B	374	3.5	-28.8%
Robbery	0.8	A	219	5.8	-86.5%
Aggravated Assault	7.0	A	2773	22.3	-68.4%
Burglary	7.5	A	1236	24.0	-69.0%
Larceny	53.4	A	6845	116.4	-54.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft	7.5	A	653	22.2	-66.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Carbondale Police Department

Carbondale, PA

Dunmore Police Department

Dunmore, PA

Old Forge Police Department

Old Forge, PA

Scranton Police Department

Scranton, PA

Archbald Police Department

Archbald, PA

Blakely Police Department

Blakely, PA

Clarks Summit Police Department

Clarks Summit, PA

Dickson City Police Department

Dickson City, PA

Jermyn Police Department

Jermyn, PA

Olyphant Police Department

Olyphant, PA

Taylor Police Department

Taylor, PA

Throop Police Department

Throop, PA

Dalton Police Department

Dalton, PA

Jessup Police Department

Jessup, PA

Mayfield Police Department

Mayfield, PA

Moscow Police Department

Moscow, PA

South Abington Township Police Department

South Abington Township, PA

Moosic Police Department

Moosic, PA

Waverly Township Police Department

Waverly Township, PA

Greenfield Township Police Department

Greenfield Township, PA

Roaring Brook Township Police Department

Roaring Brook Township, PA

Covington Township Police Department

Covington Township, PA

Jefferson Township Police Department

Jefferson Township, PA