Mahanoy City, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

18%

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}	Mahanoy City_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	95	n/a (estimate)	2,694	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	28.4	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	28.4	51.4	60.6
Assault	20	n/a	567.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	624	246	359
Burglary	22	n/a	623.8	116.7	229.2
Theft	50	n/a	1,417.6	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	28.4	188.5	258.8
Property crime	73	n/a (estimate)	2,070	1,435	1,760

Mahanoy City crime map

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

Mahanoy City crime rates are 27% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Mahanoy City are 74% higher than the national average
In Mahanoy City you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mahanoy City is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mahanoy City has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Mahanoy City (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Mahanoy City, PA per 100,000 people. In Mahanoy City, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.60 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.27 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Mahanoy City is 2.54 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.74 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Mahanoy City has a daily crime rate that is 1.44 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.18 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Mahanoy City (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Mahanoy City safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Mahanoy City is safer than 27% of Pennsylvania cities, and 40% 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 Mahanoy City. At this time, Mahanoy City sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mahanoy City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mahanoy City is 1 in 161

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mahanoy City is 1 in 49

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mahanoy City is 1 in 38

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Mahanoy City? In Mahanoy City, PA you have a 1 in 161 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Mahanoy City.

Year Over Year Crime In Mahanoy City (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Mahanoy City, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Mahanoy City has increased by 4%, while the property crime rate in Mahanoy City has decreased by 16% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Mahanoy City has decreased by 12% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Mahanoy City police department

Item	Mahanoy City	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 Mahanoy City police officers. This results in 1.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 47.2% less than the Pennsylvania average and 70.3% 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}
Beaver Meadows, PA	764	0	0	0
Hometown, PA	1,540	51	298	349
Minersville, PA	4,174	227	250	476
Harleigh, PA	1,156	73	427	500
Espy, PA	1,432	81	471	552
Frackville, PA	3,632	45	581	626
Cressona, PA	1,350	105	615	721
Mahanoy City, PA	3,963	624	2,070	2,694

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gentry, AR	3,963	300	257	557
Southside, AR	3,963	325	1,084	1,409
Metter, GA	3,962	327	2,288	2,615
Bealeton, VA	3,964	91	657	748
Hephzibah, GA	3,961	131	1,916	2,047
Mahanoy City, PA	3,963	624	2,070	2,694

Source: The Mahanoy City, 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.