Beech Mountain Lakes, PA, a small community nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, has recently gained attention for its unusually low crime rates. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 7.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime, which includes offenses such as burglary and theft, is also well below the US average at 13.7. As someone who has lived in Beech Mountain Lakes for several years, I can attest to the strong sense of safety and security in the community. The low crime rates can be attributed to the tight-knit community, where residents look out for one another and take pride in maintaining a peaceful environment. It's reassuring to know that despite the rising crime rates in other parts of the country, Beech Mountain Lakes remains a safe haven for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Beech Mountain Lakes violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Beech Mountain Lakes property crime is 13.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Freeland, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Freeland, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.