Monroe County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in PA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,435 violent crimes and 5,473 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is -19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.9 per 100k, -18.8% 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 BAnnual Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,435 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,473 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents518 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,771 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 2435 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
| Property Crime | 132.9 | B | 5473 | 163.6 | -18.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 103 | 3.5 | -46.5% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 74 | 5.8 | -87.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 513 | 22.3 | -55.8% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 518 | 24.0 | -64.8% |
| Larceny | 117.2 | C | 4771 | 116.4 | +0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 160 | 22.2 | -80.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delaware Water Gap Police Department
Delaware Water Gap, PA
Pocono Township Police Department
Pocono Township, PA
Stroud Area Regional Police Department
Stroud Area Regional, PA
Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department
Pocono Mountain Regional, PA