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Sunbury, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sunbury Police Department serves the city of Sunbury, PA in Northumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 599 violent crimes and 324 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.4 per 100k residents, which is 87.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 52.5 per 100k, 67.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate199.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime199.4F599106.2+87.8%
Property Crime52.5A324163.6-67.9%
Rape10.5F163.5+196.9%
Burglary10.5A6324.0-56.3%
Larceny42.0A242116.4-63.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Northumberland 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 26.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 50.3% lower
Shamokin 4 miles
F 206.1
B 117.8
Violent: 3.3% higher
Property: 124.4% higher
Ralpho Township 4 miles
A 24.0
A 24.0
Violent: 87.9% lower
Property: 54.2% lower
Riverside 4 miles
A 49.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 75.1% lower
Property: N/A
Watsontown 4 miles
B 90.1
A 90.1
Violent: 54.8% lower
Property: 71.7% higher