Luzerne, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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.

Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Luzerne_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	924 (estimate)	1,845	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	133 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	138.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	264.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	791 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

Luzerne crime map

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

Luzerne crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Luzerne are 63% lower than the national average
In Luzerne you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Luzerne is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Luzerne has not changed

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Luzerne

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Luzerne is 1 in 751

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Luzerne is 1 in 127

The chance of being a victim of crime in Luzerne is 1 in 109

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

Luzerne police department

Item	Luzerne	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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}
Harveys Lake, PA	2,807	36	36	71
Clarks Green, PA	1,290	51	304	355
Laflin, PA	1,439	62	365	427
Chase, PA	1,022	62	367	429
Forty Fort, PA	4,055	71	378	449
Trucksville, PA	2,214	72	425	496
Hilldale, PA	1,257	74	439	513
Luzerne, PA	2,806	133	791	924

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kenhorst, PA	2,805	116	689	805
North Kingsville, OH	2,805	105	623	728
Green Forest, AR	2,805	776	497	1,273
Putney, GA	2,805	152	790	942
Harveys Lake, PA	2,807	36	36	71
Luzerne, PA	2,806	133	791	924

Source: The Luzerne, 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.