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Lower Saucon Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Saucon Township, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 55 violent crimes and 200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.2 per 100k residents, which is 82.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.4 per 100k, 77.8% below 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 A
Annual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime18.2A55106.2-82.9%
Property Crime36.4A200163.6-77.8%
Burglary18.2B3324.0-24.3%
Larceny18.2A163116.4-84.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fountain Hill 1 miles
A 20.8
C 166.7
Violent: 14.5% higher
Property: 358.1% higher
Allentown 3 miles
C 118.6
B 144.3
Violent: 552.1% higher
Property: 296.5% higher
Salisbury Township 4 miles
A 7.4
A 14.7
Violent: 59.5% lower
Property: 59.5% lower
Upper Saucon Township 4 miles
A 5.7
A 22.9
Violent: 68.5% lower
Property: 37.0% lower
Freemansburg 4 miles
A 35.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 94.6% higher
Property: N/A