Easton, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Easton_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	365	n/a (estimate)	1,157	1,845	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	3.2	6.6	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	9.5	25.1	38.0
Robbery	5	n/a	15.8	63.5	66.5
Assault	42	n/a	133.1	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	51	n/a (estimate)	162	266	364
Burglary	15	n/a	47.5	138.1	250.7
Theft	269	n/a	852.4	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	30	n/a	95.1	264.8	318.7
Property crime	314	n/a (estimate)	995	1,579	1,917

Easton crime map

The Easton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Easton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Easton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Easton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Easton crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Easton are 56% lower than the national average
In Easton you have a 1 in 87 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Easton is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Easton has decreased by 52%

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Daily Crime In Easton (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Easton, per 100,000 residents. In Easton, the total number of daily crimes is 1.60 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.97 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Easton are 1.65 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.25 times less than the national average. For property crime, Easton has a daily crime rate that is 1.59 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.93 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Easton (higher is better)

How safe is Easton, Pennsylvania compared to other cities in Pennsylvania and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Easton is safer than 12% of the cities in Pennsylvania and 26% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Pennsylvania and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Easton. Overall, Easton is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Easton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Easton is 1 in 619

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Easton is 1 in 101

The chance of being a victim of crime in Easton is 1 in 87

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Easton, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 619 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 87 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Easton.

Year Over Year Crime In Easton (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Easton is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Easton has decreased by 57% and the rate of property crime in Easton has decreased by 50%. The total crime rate in Easton has decreased by 52% year to year.

Easton police department

Item	Easton	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	63	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 63 Easton police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27.6% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 28.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tatamy, PA	1,047	0	0	0
Raubsville, PA	1,244	37	222	259
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	38	224	261
Frenchtown, NJ	1,366	0	288	288
Alpha, NJ	2,141	42	425	467
Belfast, PA	1,305	71	422	493
Coopersburg, PA	2,306	72	427	498
Easton, PA	27,274	162	995	1,157

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Jackson, TX	27,269	248	1,761	2,009
Mint Hill, NC	27,258	55	1,202	1,256
Elmira, NY	27,236	321	1,449	1,771
Round Lake Beach, IL	27,313	52	902	954
Horn Lake, MS	27,234	83	1,992	2,075
Easton, PA	27,274	162	995	1,157

Source: The Easton, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.