Mercer County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in PA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,902 violent crimes and 4,548 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.6 per 100k, 55.6% 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 BHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.3 | B | 2902 | 106.2 | -32.9% |
| Property Crime | 72.6 | A | 4548 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 146 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 88 | 5.8 | -75.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.9 | C | 784 | 22.3 | +16.3% |
| Burglary | 15.7 | B | 730 | 24.0 | -34.8% |
| Larceny | 53.4 | A | 3610 | 116.4 | -54.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 192 | 22.2 | -83.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, PA
Grove City Police Department
Grove City, PA
Hermitage Police Department
Hermitage, PA
Mercer Police Department
Mercer, PA
Sharon Police Department
Sharon, PA
Sharpsville Police Department
Sharpsville, PA
Pymatuning Township Police Department
Pymatuning Township, PA
Hempfield Township Police Department, Mercer County
Sandy Lake Police Department
Sandy Lake, PA
Stoneboro Police Department
Stoneboro, PA
Jefferson Township Police Department, Mercer County
Jamestown Police Department
Jamestown, PA
South Pymatuning Township Police Department
South Pymatuning Township, PA