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Old Forge, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Old Forge Police Department serves the city of Old Forge, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 48 violent crimes and 154 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.6 per 100k residents, which is 89.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.0 per 100k, 64.5% below 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 Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime11.6A48106.2-89.1%
Property Crime58.0A154163.6-64.5%
Homicide11.6F10.5+2078.9%
Larceny46.4A129116.4-60.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.6A822.2-47.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Moosic 1 miles
A 67.3
B 117.7
Violent: 479.2% higher
Property: 102.8% higher
Taylor 2 miles
A 64.1
F 304.6
Violent: 452.3% higher
Property: 424.9% higher
Scranton 2 miles
C 107.0
B 109.7
Violent: 821.8% higher
Property: 89.0% higher
Duryea 2 miles
A 59.0
A 78.7
Violent: 408.4% higher
Property: 35.6% higher
Avoca 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A