As Pa. crime rates fall to record lows, law enforcement flags ongoing challenges

As Pa. crime rates fall to record lows, law enforcement flags ongoing challenges

A state trooper inside a Pennsylvania State Police Mobile Command Center on Jan. 29, 2026. (Photo by Ian Karbal/Capital-Star)Violent crime rates are down across the nation and commonwealth, and 2026 numbers appear to be even lower so far. Homicides alone fell by 23% between 2023 and 2024, which is near historic lows.  “There’s a lot of good news in the data, and some warning signs as well that we need to be vigilant about,” said state Attorney G…