Ferguson Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ferguson Township Police Department serves the city of Ferguson Township, PA in Centre County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 183 violent crimes and 258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.4 per 100k residents, which is 65.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.6 per 100k, 74.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARape
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.4 | A | 183 | 106.2 | -65.7% |
| Property Crime | 41.6 | A | 258 | 163.6 | -74.5% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 29 | 3.5 | +47.0% |
| Burglary | 15.6 | A | 47 | 24.0 | -35.0% |
| Larceny | 26.0 | A | 205 | 116.4 | -77.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patton Township | 3 miles | A 38.1 | A 38.1 | Violent: 4.6% higher Property: 8.5% lower |
| Bellefonte | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Armagh Township | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 24.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.1% lower |
| Lewistown | 20 miles | C 106.9 | D 202.0 | Violent: 193.5% higher Property: 385.0% higher |
| Tyrone | 20 miles | B 94.1 | C 150.6 | Violent: 158.4% higher Property: 261.7% higher |