Luzerne, Pennsylvania Crime Rate

1 years of data (20242024) · Population: 2,729

Key Insights

  • Luzerne has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 109.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Safer than 58% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
109.9
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
989.4
27 total
vs National Avg
-69%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 3

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2

Property Crime: 27

Burglary4
Larceny-Theft19
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson0
A
Safety Grade for Luzerne

Based on violent crime rate of 109.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.