Tamaqua, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tamaqua Police Department serves the city of Tamaqua, PA in Schuylkill County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 223 violent crimes and 323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.4 per 100k residents, which is 59.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.7 per 100k, 29.3% 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 AAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.4 | A | 223 | 106.2 | -59.1% |
| Property Crime | 115.7 | B | 323 | 163.6 | -29.3% |
| Larceny | 72.3 | A | 268 | 116.4 | -37.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.4 | F | 16 | 22.2 | +95.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 86.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.1% lower |
| West Penn Township | 5 miles | A 22.4 | A 22.4 | Violent: 48.5% lower Property: 80.7% lower |
| Summit Hill | 6 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 26.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Mcadoo | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mahanoy City | 9 miles | A 28.5 | B 142.3 | Violent: 34.4% lower Property: 22.9% higher |