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Crime rate in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania (PA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in South Williamsport, PA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in South Williamsport, PA

The 2020 crime rate in South Williamsport, PA is 12 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 21.7 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 10.0% U.S. cities. The 2020 South Williamsport crime rate fell by 87% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years South Williamsport has seen decreasing violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous South Williamsport, PA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
South Williamsport:

11.8
Williamsport:

187.6
Montoursville:

101.3
Montgomery:

170.3
Muncy:

46.6
Watsontown:

12.5
Hughesville:

4.0
Milton:

55.8
Avis:

5.4
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in South Williamsport by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(31.3)
1
(15.6)
1
(15.6)
2
(31.5)
1
(15.8)
2
(31.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(33.0)
3
(49.9)
1
(16.7)
2
(31.4)
3
(46.9)
1
(15.6)
3
(46.9)
5
(78.7)
3
(47.5)
1
(16.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.7)
1
(16.5)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
8
(131.9)
15
(249.7)
4
(66.9)
5
(78.4)
24
(375.1)
3
(46.7)
2
(31.3)
4
(62.9)
4
(63.3)
6
(95.8)
11
(177.2)
4
(65.5)
15
(247.1)
1
(16.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
34
(560.7)
8
(133.2)
8
(133.9)
1
(15.7)
9
(140.6)
11
(171.2)
20
(312.5)
19
(299.0)
6
(95.0)
5
(79.9)
5
(80.6)
8
(131.0)
7
(115.3)
1
(16.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
106
(1,748)
123
(2,047)
82
(1,372)
37
(580.0)
107
(1,672)
118
(1,836)
96
(1,500)
61
(959.9)
80
(1,266)
88
(1,406)
131
(2,111)
32
(523.8)
46
(757.7)
11
(182.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(98.9)
6
(99.9)
1
(16.7)
1
(15.7)
5
(78.1)
4
(62.2)
1
(15.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(47.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(32.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(33.5)
3
(47.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.7)
1
(15.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index153.4164.184.050.6197.1116.9116.0120.7100.7111.3128.179.292.711.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Williamsport is 791 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2020
South Williamsport:

8.3
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
South Williamsport:

131.8
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
South Williamsport:

81.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
South Williamsport:

88.6
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
South Williamsport:

87.8
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
South Williamsport:

71.2
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
South Williamsport:

102.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
South Williamsport:

54.7
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
South Williamsport:

46.7
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
South Williamsport:

242.2
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
South Williamsport:

54.9
U.S. Average:

195.6

Violent crime rate in 2009
South Williamsport:

41.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
South Williamsport:

149.8
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
South Williamsport:

82.5
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
South Williamsport:

80.7
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
South Williamsport:

94.1
U.S. Average:

227.1

Violent crime rate in 2004
South Williamsport:

122.7
U.S. Average:

223.6

Violent crime rate in 2003
South Williamsport:

100.6
U.S. Average:

230.3

Property crime rate in 2020
South Williamsport:

12.4
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
South Williamsport:

60.9
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
South Williamsport:

52.4
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
South Williamsport:

126.5
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
South Williamsport:

86.2
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
South Williamsport:

89.4
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
South Williamsport:

107.8
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
South Williamsport:

139.9
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
South Williamsport:

135.4
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
South Williamsport:

123.5
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
South Williamsport:

34.5
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
South Williamsport:

97.9
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
South Williamsport:

144.0
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
South Williamsport:

214.4
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
South Williamsport:

162.3
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
South Williamsport:

152.1
U.S. Average:

322.3

Property crime rate in 2004
South Williamsport:

122.0
U.S. Average:

327.4

Property crime rate in 2003
South Williamsport:

96.2
U.S. Average:

334.1
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Pennsylvania average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 10 (9 officers - 9 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Pennsylvania average:

2.11

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.15
Pennsylvania average:

2.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.13
Pennsylvania average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.12
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Pennsylvania average:

2.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Pennsylvania average:

2.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.09
Pennsylvania average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.09
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.09
Pennsylvania average:

2.12

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.10
Pennsylvania average:

2.61

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.17
Pennsylvania average:

2.63

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 7 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.33
Pennsylvania average:

2.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 10 (9 officers - 8 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Pennsylvania average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.13
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.12
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.12
Pennsylvania average:

2.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.95
Pennsylvania average:

2.85

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in South Williamsport, PA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 17702.