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Is Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,712 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Nanticoke is a smaller community of 10,712 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,521 per 100K.

Nanticoke Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNanticokePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2048.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1521.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate174.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2049/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nanticoke

Violent crime in Nanticoke is below the national average. The rate of 276.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2048.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,521 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nanticoke Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,521
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft174
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nanticoke Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nanticoke
276.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nanticoke
2048.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nanticoke Safety

Is Nanticoke safe?
Not especially. Nanticoke earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Nanticoke?
232.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2048.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nanticoke safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nanticoke's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,521 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nanticoke?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nanticoke generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nanticoke police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nanticoke?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Nanticoke's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Nanticoke compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Nanticoke ranks behind about 72% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Nanticoke to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Nanticoke?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.5 per-thousand rate put Nanticoke below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nanticoke?
276.4 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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