B+
65%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
68%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
65%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNazareth/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime47n/a (estimate)7881,8452,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape0n/a0.025.138.0
Robbery0n/a0.063.566.5
Assault7n/a117.4171.2264.1
Violent crime7n/a (estimate)117266364
Burglary7n/a117.4138.1250.7
Theft33n/a553.51,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0264.8318.7
Property crime40n/a (estimate)6711,5791,917

Nazareth crime map



The Nazareth crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Nazareth 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 Nazareth crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Nazareth 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

      • Nazareth crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Nazareth are 68% lower than the national average
      • In Nazareth you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Nazareth is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Nazareth has decreased by 28%

      Nazareth, PA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Pennsylvania has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Pennsylvania has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Nazareth each year?
      • 4. Is the Nazareth crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. Nazareth is safer than 44% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In Nazareth (per 100,000 people)

      The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Nazareth for every 100,000 residents. The Nazareth total amount of daily crime is 2.34 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.89 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Nazareth, is 2.27 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 3.10 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Nazareth has a daily crime average that is 2.35 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.86 times less than the daily national rate.

      How Safe is Nazareth (higher is better)

      What are the odds that you'll be safer in Nazareth, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Nazareth safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Nazareth is safer than 44% of Pennsylvania cities, and 52% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Nazareth. At this time, Nazareth sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nazareth

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nazareth is 1 in 852
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nazareth is 1 in 150
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Nazareth is 1 in 127
      How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Nazareth, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 852 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 150 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Nazareth.

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

      An analysis of year to year crime rates in Nazareth, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Nazareth has increased by 234%, the amount of property crime in Nazareth has decreased by 37%, and the total amount of crime in Nazareth has decreased by 28% year over year.

      Nazareth police department

      Item Nazareth Pennsylvania National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)314,701558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents0.51.83.3
      There are a total of 3 Nazareth police officers. This results in 0.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 71.5% less than the Pennsylvania average and 84% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

      State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
      Pennsylvania21,558176266
      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, PA1,047000
      Raubsville, PA1,24437222259
      Old Orchard, PA1,80738224261
      Frenchtown, NJ1,3660288288
      Cherryville, PA1,57160358418
      Alpha, NJ2,14142425467
      Dorneyville, PA4,70769410479
      Nazareth, PA5,705117671788

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      Mount Zion, IL5,70785749834
      Savannah, TX5,708132728860
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      Petoskey, MI5,701154461614
      Aquia Harbour, VA5,70998689787
      Nazareth, PA5,705117671788
      Source: The Nazareth, 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.