Nesquehoning, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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}	Nesquehoning_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	31	n/a (estimate)	926	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	59.8	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	60	246	359
Burglary	3	n/a	89.7	116.7	229.2
Theft	26	n/a	777.0	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	29	n/a (estimate)	867	1,435	1,760

Nesquehoning crime map

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

Nesquehoning crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Nesquehoning are 83% lower than the national average
In Nesquehoning you have a 1 in 108 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nesquehoning is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nesquehoning has decreased by 22%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nesquehoning

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nesquehoning is 1 in 1673

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nesquehoning is 1 in 116

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nesquehoning is 1 in 108

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

Nesquehoning police department

Item	Nesquehoning	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 Nesquehoning police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 34.6% less than the Pennsylvania average and 63.3% 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}
Weissport, PA	474	0	0	0
Beaver Meadows, PA	764	0	0	0
Walnutport, PA	2,030	0	0	0
Summit Hill, PA	2,981	32	32	64
Hometown, PA	1,540	51	298	349
Schnecksville, PA	4,022	64	373	437
Harleigh, PA	1,156	73	427	500
Nesquehoning, PA	3,247	60	867	926

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ferriday, LA	3,247	385	1,699	2,084
Cornville, AZ	3,247	132	559	690
Louisiana, MO	3,248	153	889	1,042
Choccolocco, AL	3,246	69	298	367
Kekaha, HI	3,246	122	1,088	1,210
Nesquehoning, PA	3,247	60	867	926

Source: The Nesquehoning, 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.