Nanticoke, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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18%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

17%

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}	Nanticoke_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	184	n/a (estimate)	1,733	1,681	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	9.4	5.0	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	37.7	27.8	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	37.7	51.4	60.6
Assault	19	n/a	179.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	28	n/a (estimate)	264	246	359
Burglary	33	n/a	310.9	116.7	229.2
Theft	107	n/a	1,007.9	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	16	n/a	150.7	188.5	258.8
Property crime	156	n/a (estimate)	1,469	1,435	1,760

Nanticoke crime map

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

Nanticoke crime rates are 18% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Nanticoke are 27% lower than the national average
In Nanticoke you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nanticoke is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nanticoke has decreased by 5%

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Daily Crime In Nanticoke (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Nanticoke, PA per 100,000 people. In Nanticoke, the total number of daily crimes is 1.03 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.22 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Nanticoke is 1.07 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.36 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Nanticoke has a daily crime rate that is 1.02 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.20 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Nanticoke (higher is better)

Is Nanticoke safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Nanticoke to other cities in the state and across the country, Nanticoke is 10% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 27% safer than other cities in the nation. Nanticoke has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nanticoke

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nanticoke is 1 in 380

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nanticoke is 1 in 69

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nanticoke is 1 in 58

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Nanticoke? If you reside in Nanticoke, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 380. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 69 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 Nanticoke, is 1 in 58.

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

Determining whether Nanticoke is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Nanticoke violent crime rates have increased by 55%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 11% year over year. Total crimes for Nanticoke has decreased by 5% in the same time frame.

Nanticoke police department

Item	Nanticoke	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 13 Nanticoke police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32% less than the Pennsylvania average and 61.8% 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}
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
Laflin, PA	1,439	57	332	389
Chase, PA	1,022	57	333	390
Nanticoke, PA	10,296	264	1,469	1,733

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bonham, TX	10,295	100	689	789
Bluffton, IN	10,298	181	732	913
Melvindale, MI	10,300	302	1,166	1,467
Forest Acres, SC	10,300	291	3,405	3,696
Cottage Grove, OR	10,302	273	1,957	2,230
Nanticoke, PA	10,296	264	1,469	1,733

Source: The Nanticoke, 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.