Punxsutawney, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

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}	Punxsutawney_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	43	n/a (estimate)	773	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	8	n/a	143.8	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	18.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	162	246	359
Burglary	3	n/a	53.9	116.7	229.2
Theft	31	n/a	557.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	34	n/a (estimate)	611	1,435	1,760

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Punxsutawney crime map

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

Punxsutawney crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Punxsutawney are 55% lower than the national average
In Punxsutawney you have a 1 in 130 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Punxsutawney is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Punxsutawney has decreased by 62%

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Daily Crime In Punxsutawney (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Punxsutawney, PA per 100,000 people. In Punxsutawney, the total number of daily crimes is 2.17 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.74 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Punxsutawney is 1.52 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.22 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Punxsutawney has a daily crime rate that is 2.35 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.88 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Punxsutawney (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Punxsutawney in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Punxsutawney safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Punxsutawney being safer than 19% of cities in Pennsylvania and 33% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Punxsutawney. In conclusion, Punxsutawney ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Punxsutawney

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Punxsutawney is 1 in 619

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Punxsutawney is 1 in 164

The chance of being a victim of crime in Punxsutawney is 1 in 130

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Punxsutawney, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 619. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 164 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Punxsutawney is 1 in 130.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Punxsutawney is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Punxsutawney has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 45% in Punxsutawney, while property crimes in Punxsutawney have decreased by 65%. Total crime has decreased by 62% year over year.

Punxsutawney police department

Item	Punxsutawney	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 11 Punxsutawney police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.3% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 43.1% 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}
Reynoldsville, PA	2,659	242	242	484
Sandy, PA	1,340	111	645	756
Worthville, PA	51	124	724	848
DuBois, PA	7,413	207	1,404	1,611
Atwood, PA	118	265	1,543	1,808
Marion Center, PA	465	307	1,789	2,096
Big Run, PA	406	337	1,966	2,303
Punxsutawney, PA	5,747	162	611	773

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Angier, NC	5,748	152	835	987
Gustine, CA	5,748	230	969	1,199
Citrus Park, AZ	5,744	137	583	720
Mount Arlington, NJ	5,751	0	148	148
Yarmouth, ME	5,752	89	421	509
Punxsutawney, PA	5,747	162	611	773

Source: The Punxsutawney, 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.