Susquehanna County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Susquehanna County in PA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,058 violent crimes and 1,009 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.4 per 100k residents, which is 89.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.9 per 100k, 75.6% below 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 A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,058 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,009 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime11.4A1058106.2-89.3%
Property Crime39.9A1009163.6-75.6%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.6A513.5-83.9%
Robbery0.6A145.8-90.2%
Aggravated Assault0.6A6022.3-97.4%
Burglary1.7A29624.0-92.9%
Larceny28.9A614116.4-75.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.2A9322.2-58.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Susquehanna Police Department

Susquehanna, PA

Lanesboro Police Department

Lanesboro, PA

Montrose Police Department

Montrose, PA

Silver Lake Township Police Department

Silver Lake Township, PA

Great Bend Police Department

Great Bend, PA

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State Police: Susquehanna County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Susquehanna County