Crime in Pennsylvania

In 2025 there were 280,727 crimes reported in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, including 526 murders and nonnegligent manslaughter.[1]

Policing

Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania

In 2018, Pennsylvania had 995 State and local law enforcement agencies.Those agencies employed a total of 33,291 staff. Of the total staff, 26,914 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[2]

Police ratio

In 2018, Pennsylvania had 210 police officers per 100,000 residents.[2]

Capital punishment laws

Main article: Capital punishment in Pennsylvania

Capital punishment is legal in Pennsylvania, however no executions have been performed since 1999.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System".
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2018, p. 6". Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  3. ^ "Facts about capital punishment - the death penalty". www.religioustolerance.org. Archived from the original on June 21, 2000.
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