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8%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
17%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
6%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Bloomsburg crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Bloomsburg crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Bloomsburg crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Bloomsburg crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBloomsburg/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,105 (estimate)1,8452,281
Murdern/an/an/a6.65.7
Rapen/an/an/a25.138.0
Robberyn/an/an/a63.566.5
Assaultn/an/an/a171.2264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)303 (estimate)266364
Burglaryn/an/an/a138.1250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a264.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,801 (estimate)1,5791,917

Bloomsburg crime map



The Bloomsburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bloomsburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bloomsburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bloomsburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Bloomsburg crime rates are 8% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Bloomsburg are 17% lower than the national average
      • In Bloomsburg you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Bloomsburg is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Bloomsburg has decreased by 20%

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        Daily Crime In Bloomsburg (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bloomsburg

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bloomsburg is 1 in 330
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bloomsburg is 1 in 56
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Bloomsburg is 1 in 48

        Year Over Year Crime In Bloomsburg (per 100,000 people)

        Bloomsburg police department

        Item Bloomsburg Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2114,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.41.83.3
        There are a total of 21 Bloomsburg police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 24% less than the Pennsylvania average and 57.3% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Bloomsburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.