Crime in Pennsylvania
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In 2025 there were 280,727 crimes reported in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, including 526 murders and nonnegligent manslaughter.[1]
Policing
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
Capital punishment is legal in Pennsylvania, however no executions have been performed since 1999.[3]