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Dickson City, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Dickson City Police Department serves the city of Dickson City, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 108 violent crimes and 553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.7 per 100k residents, which is 84.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 200.5 per 100k, 22.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate200.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate183.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime16.7A108106.2-84.3%
Property Crime200.5D553163.6+22.6%
Aggravated Assault16.7B8222.3-24.9%
Larceny183.8D499116.4+58.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.7B2122.2-24.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Throop 1 miles
A 24.5
A 73.6
Violent: 46.9% higher
Property: 63.3% lower
Jessup 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 44.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 77.7% lower
South Abington Township 1 miles
A 24.0
A 8.0
Violent: 43.9% higher
Property: 96.0% lower
Waverly Township 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Greenfield Township 1 miles
N/A 0.0
B 132.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 34.0% lower