Fountain Hill, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fountain Hill Police Department serves the city of Fountain Hill, PA in Lehigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 104 violent crimes and 249 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.8 per 100k residents, which is 80.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.7 per 100k, 1.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate145.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.8 | A | 104 | 106.2 | -80.4% |
| Property Crime | 166.7 | C | 249 | 163.6 | +1.9% |
| Burglary | 20.8 | B | 18 | 24.0 | -13.3% |
| Larceny | 145.8 | D | 213 | 116.4 | +25.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Saucon Township | 1 miles | A 18.2 | A 36.4 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: 78.2% lower |
| Allentown | 3 miles | C 118.6 | B 144.3 | Violent: 469.4% higher Property: 13.5% lower |
| Freemansburg | 3 miles | A 35.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 69.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Salisbury Township | 4 miles | A 7.4 | A 14.7 | Violent: 64.6% lower Property: 91.2% lower |
| Upper Saucon Township | 5 miles | A 5.7 | A 22.9 | Violent: 72.5% lower Property: 86.3% lower |