Potter County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Potter County in PA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,190 violent crimes and 1,616 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.1 per 100k residents, which is 22.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 218.0 per 100k, 33.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,190 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate218.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,616 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate123.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,137 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.1 | D | 2190 | 106.2 | +22.5% |
| Property Crime | 218.0 | D | 1616 | 163.6 | +33.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 75 | 3.5 | -42.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 246 | 22.3 | -54.3% |
| Burglary | 123.7 | F | 335 | 24.0 | +415.0% |
| Larceny | 65.4 | A | 1137 | 116.4 | -43.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.8 | D | 121 | 22.2 | +30.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Coudersport Police Department
Coudersport, PA
Galeton Police Department
Galeton, PA
Shinglehouse Police Department
Shinglehouse, PA
Sweden Township Police Department
Sweden Township, PA