Old Forge, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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70%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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}	Old Forge_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	55	n/a (estimate)	636	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	1	n/a	11.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	11	n/a	127.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	139	246	359
Burglary	5	n/a	57.8	116.7	229.2
Theft	33	n/a	381.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	57.8	188.5	258.8
Property crime	43	n/a (estimate)	497	1,435	1,760

Old Forge crime map

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

Old Forge crime rates are 70% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Old Forge are 61% lower than the national average
In Old Forge you have a 1 in 158 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Old Forge is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Old Forge has decreased by 62%

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Daily Crime In Old Forge (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Old Forge, PA per 100,000 people. In Old Forge, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.64 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.33 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Old Forge is 1.77 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.59 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Old Forge has a daily crime rate that is 2.89 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.54 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Old Forge (higher is better)

How safe is Old Forge, Pennsylvania compared to other cities in Pennsylvania and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Old Forge is safer than 30% of the cities in Pennsylvania and 43% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Pennsylvania and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Old Forge. Overall, Old Forge is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Old Forge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Old Forge is 1 in 722

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Old Forge is 1 in 202

The chance of being a victim of crime in Old Forge is 1 in 158

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Old Forge? In Old Forge, PA you have a 1 in 722 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 202 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 158 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Old Forge.

Year Over Year Crime In Old Forge (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Old Forge, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Old Forge has decreased by 43%, the amount of property crime in Old Forge has decreased by 65%, and the total amount of crime in Old Forge has decreased by 62% year over year.

Old Forge police department

Item	Old Forge	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	5	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 5 Old Forge police officers. This results in 0.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 67.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 81.5% 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}
Mayfield, PA	1,730	0	0	0
Forty Fort, PA	4,055	0	94	94
Sugar Notch, PA	966	0	100	100
Jermyn, PA	2,038	47	94	141
Larksville, PA	4,408	23	211	235
Glenburn, PA	1,024	36	211	247
Avoca, PA	2,612	0	277	277
Old Forge, PA	7,909	139	497	636

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clewiston, FL	7,910	153	361	513
West Long Branch, NJ	7,911	47	1,147	1,194
Long Grove, IL	7,907	101	602	703
Center Moriches, NY	7,906	199	899	1,098
Long Branch, VA	7,906	76	551	627
Old Forge, PA	7,909	139	497	636

Source: The Old Forge, 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.