Lock Haven, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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14%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lock Haven_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	156	n/a (estimate)	1,817	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	46.6	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	11.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	19	n/a	221.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	24	n/a (estimate)	280	246	359
Burglary	19	n/a	221.3	116.7	229.2
Theft	109	n/a	1,269.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	46.6	188.5	258.8
Property crime	132	n/a (estimate)	1,537	1,435	1,760

Lock Haven crime map

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

Lock Haven crime rates are 14% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lock Haven are 22% lower than the national average
In Lock Haven you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lock Haven is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lock Haven has increased by 39%

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Daily Crime In Lock Haven (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Lock Haven for every 100,000 residents. The Lock Haven total amount of daily crime is 1.08 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.17 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Lock Haven, is 1.14 times more than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 1.28 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Lock Haven has a daily crime average that is 1.07 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.14 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Lock Haven (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Lock Haven safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Lock Haven is safer than 13% of Pennsylvania cities, and 29% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Lock Haven. At this time, Lock Haven sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lock Haven

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lock Haven is 1 in 358

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lock Haven is 1 in 66

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lock Haven is 1 in 56

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Lock Haven? If you reside in Lock Haven, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 358. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 66 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Lock Haven, is 1 in 56.

Year Over Year Crime In Lock Haven (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Lock Haven is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Lock Haven has increased by 18% and the rate of property crime in Lock Haven has increased by 43%. The total crime rate in Lock Haven has increased by 38% year to year.

Lock Haven police department

Item	Lock Haven	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Lock Haven police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.2% less than the Pennsylvania average and 51.8% 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}
Mill Hall, PA	1,710	39	0	39
Dunnstown, PA	1,291	68	397	465
McElhattan, PA	1,171	95	555	650
Castanea, PA	1,005	98	569	667
Avis, PA	1,461	103	599	702
Flemington, PA	1,332	106	616	721
Mingoville, PA	342	196	1,146	1,342
Lock Haven, PA	8,997	280	1,537	1,817

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fairview, TX	8,998	73	925	999
Groton, CT	8,999	194	679	873
Summit, WA	8,993	221	1,670	1,890
Sheffield Lake, OH	9,001	212	446	658
Spanish Fort, AL	8,991	89	1,366	1,455
Lock Haven, PA	8,997	280	1,537	1,817

Source: The Lock Haven, 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.