Allentown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Allentown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,591	n/a (estimate)	2,076	1,845	2,281
Murder	17	n/a	13.6	6.6	5.7
Rape	30	n/a	24.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	99	n/a	79.3	63.5	66.5
Assault	214	n/a	171.5	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	360	n/a (estimate)	289	266	364
Burglary	227	n/a	181.9	138.1	250.7
Theft	1,755	n/a	1,406.4	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	249	n/a	199.5	264.8	318.7
Property crime	2,231	n/a (estimate)	1,788	1,579	1,917

Allentown crime map

The Allentown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Allentown as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Allentown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Allentown crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Allentown crime rates are 9% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Allentown are 21% lower than the national average
In Allentown you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Allentown is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Allentown has decreased by 22%

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Daily Crime In Allentown (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Allentown on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Allentown (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.13 times more than the state average and 1.10 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Allentown on a daily basis are 1.08 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 1.26 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Allentown are 1.13 times more than the daily state average and 1.07 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Allentown (higher is better)

Is Allentown safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Allentown to other cities in the state and across the country, Allentown is 4% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 22% safer than other cities in the nation. Allentown has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Allentown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Allentown is 1 in 347

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Allentown is 1 in 56

The chance of being a victim of crime in Allentown is 1 in 49

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Allentown? In Allentown, you have a 1 in 347 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 56. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Allentown, PA is 1 in 49.

Year Over Year Crime In Allentown (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Allentown is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Allentown has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 25% in Allentown, while property crimes in Allentown have decreased by 22%. Total crime has decreased by 22% year over year.

Allentown police department

Item	Allentown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	232	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 232 Allentown police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 6.5% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 40.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tatamy, PA	1,047	0	0	0
Macungie, PA	3,159	31	0	31
Raubsville, PA	1,244	37	222	259
Spinnerstown, PA	1,671	37	222	259
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	38	224	261
Milford Square, PA	1,320	41	242	283
Dublin, PA	2,110	55	325	380
Allentown, PA	121,156	289	1,788	2,076

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ann Arbor, MI	121,093	312	1,746	2,058
Vallejo, CA	121,275	812	4,174	4,986
East Los Angeles, CA	120,504	683	3,125	3,808
Arvada, CO	120,229	215	2,601	2,816
Wilmington, NC	122,162	487	3,508	3,996
Allentown, PA	121,156	289	1,788	2,076

Source: The Allentown, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.

Allentown, PA Crime Rates