B+
67%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
68%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
67%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleHellertown/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime43n/a (estimate)7031,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape0n/a0.027.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault7n/a114.5161.4256.1
Violent crime7n/a (estimate)114246359
Burglary8n/a130.8116.7229.2
Theft28n/a457.91,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0188.5258.8
Property crime36n/a (estimate)5891,4351,760

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Hellertown crime rates are 67% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Hellertown are 68% lower than the national average
      • In Hellertown you have a 1 in 143 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Hellertown is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Hellertown has decreased by 45%

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        Daily Crime In Hellertown (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Hellertown on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Hellertown (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 2.39 times less than the state average and 3.01 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Hellertown on a daily basis are 2.15 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 3.14 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Hellertown are 2.44 times less than the daily state average and 2.99 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Hellertown (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Hellertown in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hellertown safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hellertown being safer than 42% of cities in Pennsylvania and 51% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Hellertown. In conclusion, Hellertown ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hellertown

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hellertown is 1 in 874
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hellertown is 1 in 170
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Hellertown is 1 in 143
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Hellertown? In Hellertown, PA you have a 1 in 874 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 170 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 143 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hellertown.

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

        Determining whether Hellertown is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hellertown violent crime rates have decreased by 59%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 42% year over year. Total crimes for Hellertown has decreased by 45% in the same time frame.

        Hellertown police department

        Item Hellertown Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1114,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.91.83.3
        There are a total of 11 Hellertown police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.7% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 42.9% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        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
        Walnutport, PA2,030000
        Tatamy, PA1,04706868
        Freemansburg, PA2,6170103103
        Macungie, PA3,1591220122
        Raubsville, PA1,24435201236
        Spinnerstown, PA1,67135201236
        Old Orchard, PA1,80735203238
        Hellertown, PA5,835114589703

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Fort Shawnee, OH5,8351658721,038
        Woodcliff Lake, NJ5,8360735735
        Hingham, MA5,837126804930
        Manasquan, NJ5,837859731,058
        Fair Haven, NJ5,83316181198
        Hellertown, PA5,835114589703
        Source: The Hellertown, 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.