Northampton, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Northampton Police Department serves the city of Northampton, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 109 violent crimes and 207 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.5 per 100k residents, which is 54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.5 per 100k, 70.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.5 | A | 109 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 48.5 | A | 207 | 163.6 | -70.3% |
| Larceny | 48.5 | A | 174 | 116.4 | -58.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coplay | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Whitehall Township | 2 miles | B 79.0 | D 223.3 | Violent: 62.8% higher Property: 360.0% higher |
| Catasauqua | 2 miles | A 30.9 | A 61.9 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 27.4% higher |
| Allentown | 6 miles | C 118.6 | B 144.3 | Violent: 144.3% higher Property: 197.1% higher |
| South Whitehall Township | 6 miles | B 79.5 | B 112.2 | Violent: 63.7% higher Property: 131.1% higher |