Neighborhood Crime Report
Downtown
Wilkes Barre, PA
A-

Crime Score

Very low crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 146
46% above avg
Robbery 175
75% above avg
Burglary 140
40% above avg
Larceny/Theft 187
87% above avg
Vehicle Theft 181
81% above avg
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Demographics
$178,471
Average Home
$23,253
Average Income
2,086
Population
44.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
Low High
Downtown Details

Downtown, Wilkes Barre Crime Information

Wilkes Barre, PA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Downtown

Wilkes Barre, PA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

2,086
Population
$23,253
Median Income
$178,471
Median Home Value
44.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 146
Robbery 175
Burglary 140
Larceny/Theft 187
Vehicle Theft 181

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$178,471
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
5.8%
Renter Occupied
94.2%

Cost of Living

32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -26%
🛒 Food & Groceries -28%
🚗 Transportation -33%
🏥 Healthcare -26%
💡 Utilities -23%

Demographics

Education Level

32.5%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
7.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
82.5%
Black/African American
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
2.7%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
35° / 17°F
Summer (Jul)
84° / 60°F
🌧️
40.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
47.0"
Annual Snow

Downtown, Wilkes Barre Crime Information

Wilkes Barre, PA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Downtown

Wilkes Barre, PA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

Low High
2,086
Population
$23,253
Median Income
$178,471
Median Home Value
44.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 146
Robbery 175
Burglary 140
Larceny/Theft 187
Vehicle Theft 181

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$178,471
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
5.8%
Renter Occupied
94.2%

Cost of Living

32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -26%
🛒 Food & Groceries -28%
🚗 Transportation -33%
🏥 Healthcare -26%
💡 Utilities -23%

Demographics

Education Level

32.5%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
7.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
82.5%
Black/African American
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
2.7%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
35° / 17°F
Summer (Jul)
84° / 60°F
🌧️
40.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
47.0"
Annual Snow

About Downtown

Downtown is a neighborhood located in Wilkes Barre, PA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,086 residents with a median household income of $23,253.

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities