Crime & Safety in Scranton, PA

Scranton has a violent crime rate of 1,551 per 100,000 residents, 308% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,407.1 per 100,000, robbery at 85.4, rape at 58.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,742 per 100,000, 11% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,327, burglary at 309, vehicle theft at 106 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Scranton receives a safety grade of F.