Upper Saucon Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Upper Saucon Township Police Department serves the city of Upper Saucon Township, PA in Lehigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 87 violent crimes and 227 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 5.7 per 100k residents, which is 94.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.9 per 100k, 86.0% 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 AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 5.7 | A | 87 | 106.2 | -94.6% |
| Property Crime | 22.9 | A | 227 | 163.6 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 22.9 | A | 191 | 116.4 | -80.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersburg | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 119.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 421.3% higher |
| Salisbury Township | 3 miles | A 7.4 | A 14.7 | Violent: 28.6% higher Property: 35.7% lower |
| Lower Saucon Township | 4 miles | A 18.2 | A 36.4 | Violent: 217.5% higher Property: 58.8% higher |
| Emmaus | 5 miles | A 25.7 | A 77.0 | Violent: 348.0% higher Property: 236.1% higher |
| Fountain Hill | 5 miles | A 20.8 | C 166.7 | Violent: 263.5% higher Property: 627.5% higher |