Allentown, PA Crime


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Allentown, Pennsylvania has a relatively high crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 26.6, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Allentown are more likely to experience incidents of violence, such as assault and robbery, than the average American. Additionally, the city's property crime rate is also above the national average at 43.6, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. It is clear that Allentown is facing significant challenges in terms of maintaining public safety and addressing crime in the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Allentown violent crime is 26.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Allentown property crime is 43.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Allentown, PA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Catasauqua, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
South Whitehall, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Fountain Hill, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
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Elizabeth, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock672019
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Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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