Honesdale, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Honesdale_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	37	n/a (estimate)	828	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	7	n/a	156.6	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	157	266	364
Burglary	6	n/a	134.2	138.1	250.7
Theft	24	n/a	536.8	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	30	n/a (estimate)	671	1,579	1,917

Honesdale crime map

The Honesdale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Honesdale 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 Honesdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Honesdale 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

Honesdale crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Honesdale are 57% lower than the national average
In Honesdale you have a 1 in 121 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Honesdale is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Honesdale has decreased by 48%

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Daily Crime In Honesdale (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Honesdale for every 100,000 residents. The Honesdale total amount of daily crime is 2.23 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.76 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Honesdale, is 1.70 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 2.32 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Honesdale has a daily crime average that is 2.35 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.86 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Honesdale (higher is better)

Is Honesdale safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Honesdale to other cities in the state and across the country, Honesdale is 41% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 49% safer than other cities in the nation. Honesdale has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Honesdale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Honesdale is 1 in 639

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Honesdale is 1 in 150

The chance of being a victim of crime in Honesdale is 1 in 121

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Honesdale? In Honesdale, you have a 1 in 639 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 150. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Honesdale, PA is 1 in 121.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Honesdale is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Honesdale has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 17% in Honesdale, while property crimes in Honesdale have decreased by 52%. Total crime has decreased by 48% year over year.

Honesdale police department

Item	Honesdale	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 7 Honesdale police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.2% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Waymart, PA	1,264	0	0	0
Mayfield, PA	1,730	0	0	0
Forest City, PA	1,644	45	76	121
Mount Cobb, PA	1,816	67	398	465
Hawley, PA	1,147	81	405	486
The Hideout, PA	1,808	84	497	580
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA	1,100	89	530	619
Honesdale, PA	4,294	157	671	828

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Spring Valley Village, TX	4,294	105	581	687
Argo, AL	4,294	92	550	642
Littleton, NH	4,294	81	1,190	1,271
West Reading, PA	4,293	162	962	1,124
American Falls, ID	4,295	191	531	722
Honesdale, PA	4,294	157	671	828

Source: The Honesdale, 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.