Hellertown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

43%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

47%

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}	Hellertown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	79	n/a (estimate)	1,289	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	32.6	25.1	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	16.3	63.5	66.5
Assault	14	n/a	228.3	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	17	n/a (estimate)	277	266	364
Burglary	6	n/a	97.9	138.1	250.7
Theft	55	n/a	897.1	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	16.3	264.8	318.7
Property crime	62	n/a (estimate)	1,011	1,579	1,917

Hellertown crime map

The Hellertown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hellertown 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 Hellertown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hellertown 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

Hellertown crime rates are 43% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hellertown are 24% lower than the national average
In Hellertown you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hellertown is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hellertown has increased by 14%

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Daily Crime In Hellertown (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Hellertown on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Hellertown (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.43 times less than the state average and 1.77 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Hellertown on a daily basis are 1.04 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 1.31 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Hellertown are 1.56 times less than the daily state average and 1.90 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Hellertown (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Hellertown in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hellertown safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hellertown being safer than 43% of cities in Pennsylvania and 51% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Hellertown. In conclusion, Hellertown ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hellertown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hellertown is 1 in 361

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hellertown is 1 in 99

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hellertown is 1 in 78

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Hellertown? In Hellertown, PA you have a 1 in 361 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 99 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hellertown.

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

Determining whether Hellertown is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hellertown violent crime rates have decreased by 5%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 21% year over year. Total crimes for Hellertown has increased by 14% in the same time frame.

Hellertown police department

Item	Hellertown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 11 Hellertown police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.7% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 42.9% 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
Macungie, PA	3,159	31	0	31
Spinnerstown, PA	1,671	37	222	259
Raubsville, PA	1,244	37	222	259
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	38	224	261
Milford Square, PA	1,320	41	242	283
Plumsteadville, PA	2,286	42	248	289
Hellertown, PA	5,835	277	1,011	1,289

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fort Shawnee, OH	5,835	161	952	1,113
Woodcliff Lake, NJ	5,836	0	690	690
Fair Haven, NJ	5,833	33	261	294
Hingham, MA	5,837	179	905	1,084
Manasquan, NJ	5,837	34	930	963
Hellertown, PA	5,835	277	1,011	1,289

Source: The Hellertown, 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.