Pen Argyl, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

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.

Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pen Argyl_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,006 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	160 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	846 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Pen Argyl crime map

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

Pen Argyl crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Pen Argyl are 57% lower than the national average
In Pen Argyl you have a 1 in 100 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pen Argyl is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pen Argyl has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pen Argyl

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pen Argyl is 1 in 626

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pen Argyl is 1 in 119

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pen Argyl is 1 in 100

Year Over Year Crime In Pen Argyl (per 100,000 people)

Pen Argyl police department

Item	Pen Argyl	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 Pen Argyl police officers. This results in 1.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 65.9% 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}
Cherryville, PA	1,571	67	353	419
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	79	417	496
Stockertown, PA	910	79	420	499
Belfast, PA	1,305	81	428	509
Egypt, PA	2,392	82	434	516
Tatamy, PA	1,047	85	451	537
Brodheadsville, PA	1,770	89	469	558
Pen Argyl, PA	3,551	160	846	1,006

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kimberly, AL	3,551	149	545	694
Piedmont, MO	3,550	377	1,937	2,313
St. Anthony, ID	3,552	131	315	446
Dublin, TX	3,550	58	490	548
Osage, IA	3,549	198	539	737
Pen Argyl, PA	3,551	160	846	1,006

Source: The Pen Argyl, 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.