Wayne County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in PA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,859 violent crimes and 2,852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.8 per 100k residents, which is 52.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 62.9% 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 AAnnual Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,859 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,852 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,223 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.8 | A | 3859 | 106.2 | -52.2% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 2852 | 163.6 | -62.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 182 | 3.5 | -73.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 378 | 22.3 | -69.3% |
| Burglary | 1.4 | A | 433 | 24.0 | -94.1% |
| Larceny | 56.8 | A | 2223 | 116.4 | -51.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 158 | 22.2 | -91.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Honesdale Police Department
Honesdale, PA
Hawley Police Department
Hawley, PA
Waymart Police Department
Waymart, PA
Lehigh Township Police Department
Lehigh Township, PA