Emmaus, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Emmaus Police Department serves the city of Emmaus, PA in Lehigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 87 violent crimes and 481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.7 per 100k residents, which is 75.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.0 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.7 | A | 87 | 106.2 | -75.8% |
| Property Crime | 77.0 | A | 481 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 15 | 22.3 | -61.5% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 53 | 24.0 | -64.4% |
| Larceny | 59.9 | A | 409 | 116.4 | -48.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 18 | 22.2 | -61.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Township | 3 miles | A 7.4 | A 14.7 | Violent: 71.3% lower Property: 80.9% lower |
| Macungie | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Upper Saucon Township | 5 miles | A 5.7 | A 22.9 | Violent: 77.7% lower Property: 70.2% lower |
| Coopersburg | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 119.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.1% higher |
| Allentown | 6 miles | C 118.6 | B 144.3 | Violent: 362.1% higher Property: 87.3% higher |