Lehigh County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lehigh County in PA is served by 22 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,277 violent crimes and 17,765 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.5 per 100k residents, which is 74.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.1 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.5 | A | 10277 | 106.2 | -74.1% |
| Property Crime | 77.1 | A | 17765 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 41 | 0.5 | -80.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 270 | 3.5 | -78.7% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 585 | 5.8 | -69.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 1169 | 22.3 | -86.4% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 2011 | 24.0 | -75.7% |
| Larceny | 68.8 | A | 14349 | 116.4 | -40.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 1455 | 22.2 | -88.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office
Allentown Police Department
Allentown, PA
Catasauqua Police Department
Catasauqua, PA
Coopersburg Police Department
Coopersburg, PA
Emmaus Police Department
Emmaus, PA
Fountain Hill Police Department
Fountain Hill, PA
Salisbury Township Police Department
Salisbury Township, PA
Slatington Police Department
Slatington, PA
Whitehall Township Police Department
Whitehall Township, PA
Coplay Police Department
Coplay, PA
Upper Saucon Township Police Department
Upper Saucon Township, PA
Macungie Police Department
Macungie, PA
South Whitehall Township Police Department
South Whitehall Township, PA
Alburtis Police Department
Alburtis, PA
County Detective: Lehigh County
Lehigh Valley International Airport
Upper Macungie Township Police Department
Upper Macungie Township, PA