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Crime rate in Northampton, Pennsylvania (PA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Northampton, PA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Northampton, PA

The 2022 crime rate in Northampton, PA is 19 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 13.0 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 13.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 Northampton crime rate fell by 54% compared to 2020. In the last 5 years Northampton has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Northampton, PA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Northampton:

18.9
Coplay:

13.6
North Catasauqua:

15.6
Catasauqua:

37.6
Allentown:

91.1
Walnutport:

1.9
Bethlehem:

77.2
Fountain Hill:

74.0
Slatington:

47.3
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Northampton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.1)
1
(10.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(30.2)
2
(20.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
7
(70.8)
2
(20.1)
2
(20.1)
1
(10.0)
2
(20.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.2)
1
(10.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.1)
1
(10.1)
2
(19.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(40.4)
4
(40.3)
3
(30.1)
4
(40.2)
2
(20.1)
3
(30.3)
2
(20.2)
5
(50.8)
8
(81.2)
1
(10.1)
4
(40.3)
4
(40.5)
2
(19.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
36
(363.9)
32
(322.4)
36
(361.5)
34
(341.3)
23
(231.5)
19
(191.7)
15
(151.3)
12
(121.9)
9
(91.3)
8
(80.9)
6
(60.5)
1
(10.1)
1
(9.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
135
(1,365)
147
(1,481)
118
(1,185)
104
(1,044)
125
(1,258)
106
(1,070)
104
(1,049)
92
(934.4)
85
(862.6)
68
(688.0)
55
(554.4)
59
(598.0)
14
(135.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(20.2)
5
(50.4)
1
(10.0)
4
(40.2)
10
(100.6)
3
(30.3)
6
(60.5)
5
(50.8)
8
(81.2)
3
(30.4)
4
(40.3)
7
(70.9)
4
(38.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.1)
2
(20.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.7)
City-Data.com crime index111.0108.093.679.9108.880.861.483.582.957.940.741.518.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Northampton, Pennsylvania as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Northampton is 585 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Northampton:

19.3
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Northampton:

25.3
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Northampton:

25.2
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Northampton:

25.3
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Northampton:

66.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Northampton:

50.8
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Northampton:

10.1
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Northampton:

35.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Northampton:

50.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Northampton:

25.1
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Northampton:

35.1
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Northampton:

40.3
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Northampton:

55.6
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Northampton:

116.3
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Northampton:

92.4
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Northampton:

41.5
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Northampton:

99.1
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Northampton:

14.5
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2020
Northampton:

42.6
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Northampton:

45.9
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Northampton:

55.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Northampton:

73.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Northampton:

78.7
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Northampton:

91.8
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Northampton:

96.4
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Northampton:

124.3
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Northampton:

126.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Northampton:

133.1
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Northampton:

146.1
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Northampton:

144.1
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Northampton:

170.4
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Northampton:

153.5
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Northampton:

121.0
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Northampton:

142.4
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 15 (13 officers - 13 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.32
Pennsylvania average:

2.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.22
Pennsylvania average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.22
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.04

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 12 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.00
Pennsylvania average:

2.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 12 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.00
Pennsylvania average:

2.12

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.61

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Pennsylvania average:

2.63

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 13 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Pennsylvania average:

2.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.22
Pennsylvania average:

2.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.24
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.24
Pennsylvania average:

2.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.14
Pennsylvania average:

2.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.26
Pennsylvania average:

2.85

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Northampton, PA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 18067.