Lehigh, PA County has been plagued by high rates of both violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 11.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this still means that there are a significant number of incidents involving violent acts such as assault, robbery, and murder. In terms of property crime, Lehigh County's rate is slightly lower at 24.1, but still higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. With these concerning numbers, it is clear that the residents of Lehigh County must remain vigilant and work together to address and reduce crime in their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lehigh County violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lehigh County property crime is 24.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lehigh, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.