Hazleton, PA is a small city with a population of around 25,000 people. Despite its small size, the rate of violent crime in Hazleton is higher than the national average. According to recent reports, the rate of violent crime in Hazleton is 25 compared to 22.7 for the US as a whole. Similarly, the rate of property crime in Hazleton is 29.6 while the national average stands at 35.4. This suggests that there is an elevated level of criminal activity in Hazleton compared to other parts of the country and that local law enforcement should focus on reducing these numbers through better prevention and enforcement measures.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hazleton violent crime is 25.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Hazleton property crime is 29.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.