Wilkes-Barre, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilkes-Barre Police Department serves the city of Wilkes-Barre, PA in Luzerne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,994 violent crimes and 3,627 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 160.4 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 83.6 per 100k, 48.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 DRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 160.4 | D | 4994 | 106.2 | +51.0% |
| Property Crime | 83.6 | A | 3627 | 163.6 | -48.9% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 215 | 5.8 | +16.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 659 | 22.3 | -49.3% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 530 | 24.0 | -53.0% |
| Larceny | 70.0 | A | 2792 | 116.4 | -39.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.3 | A | 274 | 22.2 | -89.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtdale | 1 miles | F 286.9 | B 143.5 | Violent: 78.9% higher Property: 71.7% higher |
| Larksville | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Edwardsville | 1 miles | A 20.3 | B 121.8 | Violent: 87.3% lower Property: 45.7% higher |
| Forty Fort | 2 miles | A 23.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 85.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Plymouth | 3 miles | C 121.7 | F 313.0 | Violent: 24.1% lower Property: 274.5% higher |