The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA Metro Area has experienced a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years according to data from
, making it a relatively safe area compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 15.7, well below the US average of 22.7, residents can feel a sense of security in their communities. Similarly, the property crime rate in this metro area is 26.4, lower than the US average of 35.4. This decrease in crime can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community initiatives to promote safety and prevent crime. However, it is important to remain vigilant and continue to work towards reducing crime in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area property crime is 26.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.