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 DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 146.9 | D | 412 | 106.2 | +38.3% |
Property Crime | 211.2 | D | 678 | 163.6 | +29.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 74 | 22.3 | -17.5% |
Larceny | 192.8 | F | 602 | 116.4 | +65.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -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 |