Easton, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Easton Police Department serves the city of Easton, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 497 violent crimes and 1,262 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.5 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 28.5 per 100k, 82.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,262 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,071 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.5 | A | 497 | 106.2 | -73.1% |
| Property Crime | 28.5 | A | 1262 | 163.6 | -82.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.0 | B | 181 | 22.3 | -14.6% |
| Burglary | 3.2 | A | 78 | 24.0 | -86.8% |
| Larceny | 22.2 | A | 1071 | 116.4 | -80.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -85.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1 miles | A 12.3 | C 184.9 | Violent: 56.8% lower Property: 548.2% higher |
| Forks Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.3% lower |
| Freemansburg | 6 miles | A 35.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 24.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Nazareth | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 67.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 135.2% higher |
| Upper Nazareth Township | 7 miles | A 11.9 | A 11.9 | Violent: 58.3% lower Property: 58.3% lower |