Northumberland County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Northumberland County in PA is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,144 violent crimes and 2,187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.4 per 100k residents, which is -3.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.9 per 100k, -61.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 C

Annual Rate102.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents3,144 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents2,187 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate11.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate50.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents1,732 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	102.4	C	3144	106.2	-3.6%
Property Crime	62.9	A	2187	163.6	-61.5%
Homicide	0.0	A	16	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	0.8	A	53	3.5	-77.2%
Robbery	0.0	A	46	5.8	-100.0%
Aggravated Assault	4.3	A	302	22.3	-80.7%
Burglary	11.0	A	357	24.0	-54.2%
Larceny	50.6	A	1732	116.4	-56.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	0.0	A	61	22.2	-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Milton Police Department

Milton, PA

Mount Carmel Police Department

Mount Carmel, PA

Northumberland Police Department

Northumberland, PA

Shamokin Police Department

Shamokin, PA

Sunbury Police Department

Sunbury, PA

Coal Township Police Department

Coal Township, PA

Kulpmont Police Department

Kulpmont, PA

Zerbe Township Police Department

Zerbe Township, PA

Ralpho Township Police Department

Ralpho Township, PA

Riverside Police Department

Riverside, PA

Watsontown Police Department

Watsontown, PA

Point Township Police Department

Point Township, PA

Mount Carmel Township Police Department

Mount Carmel Township, PA