Williamsport, Pennsylvania Crime Rate

1 years of data (20232023) · Population: 27,237

Key Insights

  • Williamsport has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 235.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
  • 2 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 7.3 per 100K.
  • Safer than 33% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.14 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
235.0
Murder Rate
7.3
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
1637.5
446 total
vs National Avg
-38%
National: 379.5

2023 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 64

Murder2
Rape13
Robbery14
Aggravated Assault35

Property Crime: 446

Burglary37
Larceny-Theft367
Motor Vehicle Theft42
Arson2
B
Safety Grade for Williamsport

Based on violent crime rate of 235.0 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)

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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.

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