Wilkes-Barre Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department serves the city of Wilkes-Barre Township, PA in Luzerne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 87 violent crimes and 1,594 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 1307.2 per 100k, 699.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1307.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,594 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1244.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.4 | B | 87 | 106.2 | -12.1% |
| Property Crime | 1307.2 | F | 1594 | 163.6 | +699.0% |
| Robbery | 31.1 | F | 10 | 5.8 | +434.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.1 | D | 28 | 22.3 | +39.8% |
| Burglary | 62.3 | F | 42 | 24.0 | +159.1% |
| Larceny | 1244.9 | F | 1517 | 116.4 | +969.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.1% lower |
| Edwardsville | 3 miles | A 20.3 | B 121.8 | Violent: 78.3% lower Property: 90.7% lower |
| Larksville | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilkes-Barre | 4 miles | D 160.4 | A 83.6 | Violent: 71.8% higher Property: 93.6% lower |
| Forty Fort | 4 miles | A 23.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 74.7% lower Property: N/A |