Catasauqua, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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36%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Catasauqua_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	87	n/a (estimate)	1,348	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	3	n/a	46.5	51.4	60.6
Assault	7	n/a	108.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	155	246	359
Burglary	13	n/a	201.4	116.7	229.2
Theft	63	n/a	976.0	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	15.5	188.5	258.8
Property crime	77	n/a (estimate)	1,193	1,435	1,760

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Catasauqua crime map

The Catasauqua crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Catasauqua as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Catasauqua crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Catasauqua crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Catasauqua crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Catasauqua are 57% lower than the national average
In Catasauqua you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Catasauqua is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Catasauqua has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Catasauqua (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Catasauqua, PA per 100,000 people. In Catasauqua, the total number of daily crimes is 1.25 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.57 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Catasauqua is 1.59 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.32 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Catasauqua has a daily crime rate that is 1.20 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.48 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Catasauqua (higher is better)

Is Catasauqua safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Catasauqua to other cities in the state and across the country, Catasauqua is 34% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 45% safer than other cities in the nation. Catasauqua has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Catasauqua

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 646

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 84

The chance of being a victim of crime in Catasauqua is 1 in 75

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Catasauqua, then there is a 1 in 646 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 84. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 75 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Catasauqua.

Year Over Year Crime In Catasauqua (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Catasauqua is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Catasauqua has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 25% in Catasauqua, while property crimes in Catasauqua have decreased by 3%. Total crime has decreased by 6% year over year.

Catasauqua police department

Item	Catasauqua	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Catasauqua police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 24.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 57.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Weissport, PA	474	0	0	0
Walnutport, PA	2,030	0	0	0
Tatamy, PA	1,047	0	68	68
Freemansburg, PA	2,617	0	103	103
Macungie, PA	3,159	122	0	122
Spinnerstown, PA	1,671	35	201	236
Raubsville, PA	1,244	35	201	236
Catasauqua, PA	6,592	155	1,193	1,348

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Plaquemine, LA	6,589	1,215	3,291	4,506
Pratt, KS	6,595	435	1,938	2,373
Martins Ferry, OH	6,589	349	398	747
Torrington, WY	6,597	497	1,058	1,554
Marion, SC	6,598	882	5,308	6,190
Catasauqua, PA	6,592	155	1,193	1,348

Source: The Catasauqua, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.