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Is Dunmore, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 14,249 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,249, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dunmore earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,667 per 100K.

Dunmore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDunmorePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate238.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1926.61983.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1667.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1927/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dunmore

Violent crime in Dunmore is below the national average. The rate of 238.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1926.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,667 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dunmore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,667
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dunmore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunmore
238.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunmore
1926.6
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunmore Safety

Is Dunmore safe?
Not especially. Dunmore earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dunmore?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 238.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1926.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dunmore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dunmore's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,667 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dunmore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dunmore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dunmore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dunmore?
Crime rates have held steady in Dunmore, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Dunmore compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Dunmore ranks behind about 71% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dunmore 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 Dunmore?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Dunmore below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dunmore?
238.8 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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