Crime & Safety in Tamaqua, PA

Tamaqua has a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 57.6 per 100,000, robbery at 43.2, rape at 43.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,549 per 100,000, 30% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,001, burglary at 533, vehicle theft at 14 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Tamaqua receives a safety grade of F.