Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 3,979
Key Insights
- →Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 125.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 147.9% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 55% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.19 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
125.7
+147.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
678.6
27 total
vs National Avg
↓ -65%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 5
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault5
Property Crime: 27
Burglary2
Larceny-Theft24
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,979 | 5 | 125.7 | 0 | 27 | 678.6 |
| 2023 | 3,943 | 2 | 50.7 | 0 | 28 | 710.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County
Based on violent crime rate of 125.7 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.