Whitehall Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Whitehall Township Police Department serves the city of Whitehall Township, PA in Lehigh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 973 violent crimes and 2,801 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.0 per 100k residents, which is 25.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 223.3 per 100k, 36.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate223.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,801 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate209.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,539 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.0 | B | 973 | 106.2 | -25.6% |
| Property Crime | 223.3 | D | 2801 | 163.6 | +36.5% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 17 | 3.5 | -2.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 147 | 22.3 | -84.5% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 164 | 24.0 | -57.1% |
| Larceny | 209.6 | F | 2539 | 116.4 | +80.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -84.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coplay | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Catasauqua | 1 miles | A 30.9 | A 61.9 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 72.3% lower |
| Northampton | 2 miles | A 48.5 | A 48.5 | Violent: 38.6% lower Property: 78.3% lower |
| Allentown | 4 miles | C 118.6 | B 144.3 | Violent: 50.1% higher Property: 35.4% lower |
| South Whitehall Township | 5 miles | B 79.5 | B 112.2 | Violent: 0.6% higher Property: 49.8% lower |