West Hazleton, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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}	West Hazleton_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	49	n/a (estimate)	947	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	2	n/a	38.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	6	n/a	116.0	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	155	266	364
Burglary	2	n/a	38.7	138.1	250.7
Theft	38	n/a	734.7	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	19.3	264.8	318.7
Property crime	41	n/a (estimate)	793	1,579	1,917

West Hazleton crime map

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

West Hazleton crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Hazleton are 57% lower than the national average
In West Hazleton you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Hazleton is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Hazleton has decreased by 48%

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Daily Crime In West Hazleton (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in West Hazleton for every 100,000 residents. The West Hazleton total amount of daily crime is 1.95 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.41 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in West Hazleton, is 1.72 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 2.35 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that West Hazleton has a daily crime average that is 1.99 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.42 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is West Hazleton (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in West Hazleton in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is West Hazleton safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show West Hazleton being safer than 36% of cities in Pennsylvania and 45% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to West Hazleton. In conclusion, West Hazleton ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Hazleton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Hazleton is 1 in 647

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Hazleton is 1 in 127

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Hazleton is 1 in 106

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In West Hazleton, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 647 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 127 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of crime in West Hazleton.

Year Over Year Crime In West Hazleton (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether West Hazleton is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. West Hazleton violent crime rates have decreased by 23%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 52% year over year. Total crimes for West Hazleton has decreased by 48% in the same time frame.

West Hazleton police department

Item	West Hazleton	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	3	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 3 West Hazleton police officers. This results in 0.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 64.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 79.9% 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}
Coaldale, PA	2,164	0	0	0
McAdoo, PA	2,631	0	0	0
Nescopeck, PA	1,613	0	203	203
Conyngham, PA	1,862	0	220	220
Hometown, PA	1,540	55	328	383
Frackville, PA	3,632	0	404	404
Harleigh, PA	1,156	79	470	549
West Hazleton, PA	4,351	155	793	947

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clintonville, WI	4,351	89	1,609	1,699
Aubrey, TX	4,352	247	1,421	1,668
Summerside, OH	4,352	190	1,125	1,316
Mountain Home, NC	4,352	227	1,200	1,428
Beach Haven West, NJ	4,350	91	626	717
West Hazleton, PA	4,351	155	793	947

Source: The West Hazleton, 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.