Is Allentown, Pennsylvania a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Allentown, PA

Is Allentown, Pennsylvania safe place to live?
Is Allentown, Pennsylvania a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Allentown? What is the crime rate in Allentown city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 14% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Allentown is 0% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Allentown is 17% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 257 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 44 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3253
    Violent : 471
    Property : 2782
    Total Crime
    14% NAT. AVG.
    31% STATE AVG.
    2669.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    0% NAT. AVG.
    1% STATE AVG.
    386.5 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    17% NAT. AVG.
    39% STATE AVG.
    2283 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Allentown
    Violent crime
    1 in 257
    Property crime
    1 in 44
    Robbery
    1 in 713
    Burglary
    1 in 233
    Assault
    1 in 527
    Car Theft
    1 in 499
    Allentown : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Pennsylvania 19 18 13 22 11
    In USA 1047 1065 695 1118 906
    Allentown : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Pennsylvania 25 28 16 29 20
    In USA 842 276 211 1111 716

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Allentown
    		Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 471 386.5 389.52 387.8
    Murder 7 5.7 7.89 6.5
    Robbery 170 139.5 83.92 73.9
    Assault 230 188.7 264.63 279.7
    Rape 64 52.6 33.07 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Allentown
    		 Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2782 2283 1644.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 521 427.6 248.56 314.2
    Larceny 2018 1656.1 1274.47 1,398
    Car Theft 243 199.4 121.05 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison