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Palmer Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Palmer Township Police Department serves the city of Palmer Township, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 128 violent crimes and 929 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.9 per 100k residents, which is 91.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.2 per 100k, 7.6% 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 Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate151.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents929 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate142.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents849 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime8.9A128106.2-91.6%
Property Crime151.2C929163.6-7.6%
Robbery4.5B55.8-23.5%
Larceny142.3D849116.4+22.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.9A4622.2-59.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Colonial Regional 0 miles
A 5.3
C 190.9
Violent: 40.4% lower
Property: 26.3% higher
Hellertown 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 48.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 67.6% lower
Bethlehem Township 0 miles
A 30.4
C 151.9
Violent: 241.7% higher
Property: 0.5% higher
Moore Township 0 miles
A 32.1
A 53.5
Violent: 261.4% higher
Property: 64.6% lower
North Catasauqua 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 68.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 54.7% lower