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Lehighton, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lehighton Police Department serves the city of Lehighton, PA in Carbon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 193 violent crimes and 205 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 170.3 per 100k residents, which is 60.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.3 per 100k, 4.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate170.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate170.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate132.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime170.3F193106.2+60.4%
Property Crime170.3C205163.6+4.1%
Rape18.9F63.5+435.3%
Burglary37.9D3624.0+57.5%
Larceny132.5C148116.4+13.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lansford 0 miles
C 119.9
A 48.0
Violent: 29.6% lower
Property: 71.8% lower
Kidder Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Jim Thorpe 3 miles
A 43.8
A 43.8
Violent: 74.3% lower
Property: 74.3% lower
Weissport 6 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Weatherly 7 miles
B 78.1
A 78.1
Violent: 54.2% lower
Property: 54.2% lower