Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 4,649
Key Insights
- →Scott Township, Lackawanna County has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 21.5 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose Infinity% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 84% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 1.00 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
21.5
+Infinity% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
21.5
1 total
vs National Avg
↓ -94%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 1
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault0
Property Crime: 1
Burglary0
Larceny-Theft1
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,649 | 1 | 21.5 | 0 | 1 | 21.5 |
| 2023 | 4,621 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 43.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Scott Township, Lackawanna County
Based on violent crime rate of 21.5 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.