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Is Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,375 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,375, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bloomsburg earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Bloomsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBloomsburgPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.2314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2223.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2224/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bloomsburg

Violent crime in Bloomsburg is below the national average. The rate of 294.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2223.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bloomsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bloomsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomsburg
294.2
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomsburg
2223.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomsburg Safety

Is Bloomsburg safe?
Not especially. Bloomsburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bloomsburg?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2223.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bloomsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bloomsburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bloomsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bloomsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bloomsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bloomsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Bloomsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Bloomsburg compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Bloomsburg ranks behind about 74% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bloomsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bloomsburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Bloomsburg below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bloomsburg?
294.2 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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