Catasauqua, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

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.

Catasauqua crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Catasauqua crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Catasauqua crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Catasauqua crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Catasauqua_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,440 (estimate)	1,845	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	208 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	138.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	264.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,232 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

Catasauqua crime map

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

Catasauqua crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Catasauqua are 43% lower than the national average
In Catasauqua you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Catasauqua is safer than 46% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Catasauqua has decreased by 28%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Catasauqua

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 482

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 70

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

Catasauqua police department

Item	Catasauqua	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Catasauqua police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 24.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 57.5% 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
Weissport, PA	474	0	0	0
Macungie, PA	3,159	31	0	31
Spinnerstown, PA	1,671	37	222	259
Raubsville, PA	1,244	37	222	259
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	38	224	261
Cherryville, PA	1,571	60	358	418
Catasauqua, PA	6,592	208	1,232	1,440

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Plaquemine, LA	6,589	893	3,004	3,896
Pratt, KS	6,595	184	1,306	1,491
Martins Ferry, OH	6,589	443	476	919
Torrington, WY	6,597	195	1,561	1,757
Marion, SC	6,598	982	5,452	6,434
Catasauqua, PA	6,592	208	1,232	1,440

Source: The Catasauqua, 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.