In 2025 there were 280,727 crimes reported in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, including 526 murders and nonnegligent manslaughter.
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).
In 2018, Pennsylvania had 210 police officers per 100,000 residents.
Capital punishment is legal in Pennsylvania, however no executions have been performed since 1999.