Bushkill Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bushkill Township Police Department serves the city of Bushkill Township, PA in Northampton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 159 violent crimes and 120 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.5 per 100k residents, which is 89.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.5 per 100k, 78.9% 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 Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.5 | A | 159 | 106.2 | -89.2% |
| Property Crime | 34.5 | A | 120 | 163.6 | -78.9% |
| Larceny | 34.5 | A | 105 | 116.4 | -70.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Regional | 3 miles | A 5.3 | C 190.9 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 452.8% higher |
| Hellertown | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 48.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.7% higher |
| Palmer Township | 3 miles | A 8.9 | C 151.2 | Violent: 22.8% lower Property: 337.6% higher |
| Bethlehem Township | 3 miles | A 30.4 | C 151.9 | Violent: 163.9% higher Property: 339.7% higher |
| Moore Township | 3 miles | A 32.1 | A 53.5 | Violent: 179.1% higher Property: 55.0% higher |