Scranton, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Scranton Police Department serves the city of Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,192 violent crimes and 5,806 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.0 per 100k residents, which is 0.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 109.7 per 100k, 33.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 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 CAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,192 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,216 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,806 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents892 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,333 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.0 | C | 5192 | 106.2 | +0.8% |
| Property Crime | 109.7 | B | 5806 | 163.6 | -33.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 349 | 3.5 | +49.3% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 188 | 5.8 | -77.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 2216 | 22.3 | -34.7% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 892 | 24.0 | +4.5% |
| Larceny | 67.4 | A | 4333 | 116.4 | -42.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 512 | 22.2 | -34.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Buddhist | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 1 miles | A 64.1 | F 304.6 | Violent: 40.1% lower Property: 177.7% higher |
| Old Forge | 2 miles | A 11.6 | A 58.0 | Violent: 89.2% lower Property: 47.1% lower |
| Moosic | 2 miles | A 67.3 | B 117.7 | Violent: 37.2% lower Property: 7.3% higher |
| Avoca | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Duryea | 4 miles | A 59.0 | A 78.7 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: 28.2% lower |