Crime & Safety in Allentown, PA

Allentown has a violent crime rate of 387 per 100,000 residents, 2% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 188.8 per 100,000, robbery at 139.5, rape at 52.5. The murder rate is 5.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,283 per 100,000, 16% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,656, burglary at 428, vehicle theft at 199 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 27 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Allentown receives a safety grade of F.