Pittston, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pittston Police Department serves the city of Pittston, PA in Luzerne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 234 property crimes. Property crime averages 65.5 per 100k, 60.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 65.5 | A | 234 | 163.6 | -60.0% |
| Burglary | 13.1 | A | 23 | 24.0 | -45.5% |
| Larceny | 52.4 | A | 197 | 116.4 | -55.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.9% higher |
| Hazleton | 0 miles | A 23.3 | A 33.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 49.2% lower |
| Kingston | 0 miles | B 70.3 | B 112.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.8% higher |
| Luzerne | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sugar Notch | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 200.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 206.2% higher |