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Salisbury Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Salisbury Township Police Department serves the city of Salisbury Township, PA in Lehigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 95 violent crimes and 387 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.4 per 100k residents, which is 93.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.7 per 100k, 91.0% 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 Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime7.4A95106.2-93.1%
Property Crime14.7A387163.6-91.0%
Burglary7.4A3624.0-69.3%
Larceny7.4A333116.4-93.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Emmaus 3 miles
A 25.7
A 77.0
Violent: 248.3% higher
Property: 422.4% higher
Upper Saucon Township 3 miles
A 5.7
A 22.9
Violent: 22.3% lower
Property: 55.4% higher
Allentown 3 miles
C 118.6
B 144.3
Violent: 1509.4% higher
Property: 878.6% higher
Lower Saucon Township 4 miles
A 18.2
A 36.4
Violent: 146.8% higher
Property: 146.8% higher
Fountain Hill 4 miles
A 20.8
C 166.7
Violent: 182.6% higher
Property: 1030.7% higher