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57%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
63%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
55%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCatawissa/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime14n/a (estimate)9191,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape1n/a65.627.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault1n/a65.6161.4256.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)131246359
Burglary0n/a0.0116.7229.2
Theft12n/a787.41,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0188.5258.8
Property crime12n/a (estimate)7871,4351,760
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The Catawissa crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Catawissa 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 Catawissa crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Catawissa 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

      • Catawissa crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Catawissa are 63% lower than the national average
      • In Catawissa you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Catawissa is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Catawissa has increased by 16%

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        Daily Crime In Catawissa (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Catawissa

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Catawissa is 1 in 762
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Catawissa is 1 in 127
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Catawissa is 1 in 109

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        Catawissa police department

        Item Catawissa Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)214,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.31.83.3
        There are a total of 2 Catawissa police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 29.5% less than the Pennsylvania average and 60.4% 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 Catawissa, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.