03/15/2026
Pennsylvania counties, highest to lowest, by share of reported human-trafficking offenses (2020–2024):
Franklin — 15%
Berks — 12%
Dauphin — 11%
Delaware — 10%
Chester — 7%
Lycoming — 5%
Blair — 5%
Lancaster — 4%
York — 3%
Cumberland — 2% �
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One important caution: the 2026 reporting notes that 2023’s spike was heavily influenced by one Franklin County case with 200 human-trafficking offenses and one Dauphin County case with 39 offenses. That means this ranking reflects filed offenses, not necessarily a simple count of separate victims or separate trafficking operations. �
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Pittsburgh spotlight
For a Pittsburgh / Allegheny County spotlight, there is an important point: Allegheny County does not appear in the top-10 county list released by PA Courts for 2020–2024. So the official statewide county ranking does not place Allegheny among Pennsylvania’s highest-share counties in this dataset. �
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That said, Pittsburgh is still a major prevention focus because the 2026 NFL Draft is expected to bring a very large influx of visitors. Public Source reported local advocates were preparing for 500,000 to 700,000 attendees and expanding prevention outreach for the public, hospitality industry, and service workers ahead of the draft. �
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The smartest framing for Pittsburgh is this: large events increase vulnerability and strain systems, but they do not automatically prove a trafficking spike. Public Source specifically reported that advocates are preparing because of the risk environment, while also noting that increased event activity does not necessarily mean increased s*x trafficking. �
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On the public-safety side, Pennsylvania State Police said state, local, and federal partners are coordinating for a safe and secure 2026 NFL Draft, and PSP specifically directed people to report tips related to human trafficking through 1-888-292-1919, [email protected], or the See Something, Send Something app.
