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Pittston Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pittston Township Police Department serves the city of Pittston Township, PA in Luzerne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 40 violent crimes and 430 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.4 per 100k residents, which is 41.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 374.4 per 100k, 128.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate374.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate343.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime62.4A40106.2-41.2%
Property Crime374.4F430163.6+128.8%
Aggravated Assault62.4F2222.3+180.4%
Larceny343.2F387116.4+194.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft31.2D3322.2+40.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Hughestown 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Dupont 2 miles
N/A 0.0
B 117.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 68.7% lower
Plains Township 2 miles
A 10.1
B 131.0
Violent: 83.8% lower
Property: 65.0% lower
Duryea 2 miles
A 59.0
A 78.7
Violent: 5.4% lower
Property: 79.0% lower
Avoca 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A