Luzerne, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

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}	Luzerne_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	30	n/a (estimate)	1,099	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	36.6	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	73.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	110	246	359
Burglary	4	n/a	146.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	19	n/a	696.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	146.6	188.5	258.8
Property crime	27	n/a (estimate)	989	1,435	1,760

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Luzerne crime map

The Luzerne crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Luzerne are 69% lower than the national average
In Luzerne you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Luzerne is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Luzerne has increased by 19%

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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 910

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Luzerne is 1 in 102

The chance of being a victim of crime in Luzerne is 1 in 91

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}
Forty Fort, PA	4,055	0	94	94
Sugar Notch, PA	966	0	100	100
Harveys Lake, PA	2,807	35	71	106
Larksville, PA	4,408	23	211	235
Avoca, PA	2,612	0	277	277
Clarks Green, PA	1,290	47	276	323
Laflin, PA	1,439	57	332	389
Luzerne, PA	2,806	110	989	1,099

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kenhorst, PA	2,805	107	626	733
Putney, GA	2,805	141	725	867
Green Forest, AR	2,805	560	591	1,151
North Kingsville, OH	2,805	108	571	679
Harveys Lake, PA	2,807	35	71	106
Luzerne, PA	2,806	110	989	1,099

Source: The Luzerne, 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.