F
57%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
41%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
59%
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.
Allentown crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the Allentown crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Pittsburgh crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the Allentown crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Pittsburgh.
StatisticReportedincidentsAllentown/100k peoplePittsburgh/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime03,569 (estimate)2,530 (estimate)1,8452,281
Murdern/an/an/a6.65.7
Rapen/an/an/a25.138.0
Robberyn/an/an/a63.566.5
Assaultn/an/an/a171.2264.1
Violent crimen/a515 (estimate)365 (estimate)266364
Burglaryn/an/an/a138.1250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a264.8318.7
Property crimen/a3,055 (estimate)2,165 (estimate)1,5791,917

Allentown crime map



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

      • Allentown crime rates are 57% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Allentown are 41% higher than the national average
      • In Allentown you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Allentown is safer than 47% of the cities in Pennsylvania
      • Year over year crime in Pittsburgh has decreased by 12%

      Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Pennsylvania has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Pennsylvania has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Pittsburgh each year?
      • 4. Is the Pittsburgh crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. Pittsburgh is safer than 2% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In Allentown (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Allentown

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Allentown is 1 in 195
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Allentown is 1 in 33
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Allentown is 1 in 29

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

      Pittsburgh police department

      Item Allentown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a94714,701
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.01.8

      Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

      State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
      Pennsylvania21,558176266
      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

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      Lincoln, PA1,022000
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      Pittsburgh, PA301,2863652,1652,530

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      St. Paul, MN305,8776243,0903,714
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      Pittsburgh, PA301,2863652,1652,530
      Source: The Allentown, Pittsburgh, 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.