Bethlehem Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bethlehem Township Police Department serves the city of Bethlehem Township, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 271 violent crimes and 1,093 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.4 per 100k residents, which is 71.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.9 per 100k, 7.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,093 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.4 | A | 271 | 106.2 | -71.4% |
| Property Crime | 151.9 | C | 1093 | 163.6 | -7.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -82.9% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -52.6% |
| Larceny | 132.9 | C | 988 | 116.4 | +14.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -82.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Regional | 0 miles | A 5.3 | C 190.9 | Violent: 82.6% lower Property: 25.7% higher |
| Hellertown | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 48.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.8% lower |
| Palmer Township | 0 miles | A 8.9 | C 151.2 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 0.5% lower |
| Moore Township | 0 miles | A 32.1 | A 53.5 | Violent: 5.8% higher Property: 64.7% lower |
| North Catasauqua | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 68.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.0% lower |