Northampton Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Northampton Township Police Department serves the city of Northampton Township, PA in Bucks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 157 violent crimes and 514 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.7 per 100k, 80.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.6 | A | 157 | 106.2 | -88.1% |
| Property Crime | 32.7 | A | 514 | 163.6 | -80.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 19 | 22.3 | -77.4% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 53 | 24.0 | -79.0% |
| Larceny | 25.2 | A | 419 | 116.4 | -78.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 39 | 22.2 | -88.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Southampton Township | 3 miles | A 19.9 | A 6.6 | Violent: 58.1% higher Property: 79.7% lower |
| Ivyland | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lower Southampton Township | 4 miles | A 9.8 | A 73.5 | Violent: 22.2% lower Property: 124.4% higher |
| Newtown | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 132.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 305.0% higher |
| Hulmeville | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |