Pocono Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pocono Township Police Department serves the city of Pocono Township, PA in Monroe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 678 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.9 per 100k residents, which is 38.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 211.2 per 100k, 29.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 D
Annual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate211.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate192.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime146.9D412106.2+38.3%
Property Crime211.2D678163.6+29.1%
Aggravated Assault18.4B7422.3-17.5%
Larceny192.8F602116.4+65.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.2A2322.2-58.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Delaware Water Gap 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Pocono Mountain Regional 0 miles
A 32.5
B 129.9
Violent: 77.9% lower
Property: 38.5% lower
Stroud Area Regional 8 miles
D 164.2
C 190.6
Violent: 11.7% higher
Property: 9.8% lower
Roseto 14 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
East Bangor 14 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A