Jim Thorpe, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

50%

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}	Jim Thorpe_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	51	n/a (estimate)	1,124	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	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	11	n/a	242.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	11	n/a (estimate)	242	246	359
Burglary	3	n/a	66.1	116.7	229.2
Theft	36	n/a	793.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	22.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	40	n/a (estimate)	881	1,435	1,760

Jim Thorpe crime map

The Jim Thorpe crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Jim Thorpe 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

Jim Thorpe crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Jim Thorpe are 32% lower than the national average
In Jim Thorpe you have a 1 in 89 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jim Thorpe is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jim Thorpe has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Jim Thorpe (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Jim Thorpe, PA per 100,000 people. In Jim Thorpe, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.50 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.89 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Jim Thorpe is 1.01 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.48 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Jim Thorpe has a daily crime rate that is 1.63 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.00 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Jim Thorpe (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Jim Thorpe in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Jim Thorpe safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Jim Thorpe being safer than 43% of cities in Pennsylvania and 53% 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 Jim Thorpe. In conclusion, Jim Thorpe ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jim Thorpe

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jim Thorpe is 1 in 413

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jim Thorpe is 1 in 114

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jim Thorpe is 1 in 89

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Jim Thorpe? In Jim Thorpe, PA you have a 1 in 413 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 114 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 89 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Jim Thorpe.

Year Over Year Crime In Jim Thorpe (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Jim Thorpe has increased by 32%, the amount of property crime in Jim Thorpe has decreased by 19%, and the total amount of crime in Jim Thorpe has decreased by 12% year over year.

Jim Thorpe police department

Item	Jim Thorpe	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 7 Jim Thorpe police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.8% less than the Pennsylvania average and 55% 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
Beaver Meadows, PA	764	0	0	0
Walnutport, PA	2,030	0	0	0
Summit Hill, PA	2,981	32	32	64
Hometown, PA	1,540	51	298	349
Cherryville, PA	1,571	56	325	381
Northampton, PA	9,869	29	365	394
Jim Thorpe, PA	4,648	242	881	1,124

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
La Grange, TX	4,648	370	1,176	1,546
Kingsville, MD	4,649	147	718	865
Lake Tansi, TN	4,649	373	1,279	1,652
Brisbane, CA	4,645	401	1,202	1,602
Pittsburg, TX	4,645	458	764	1,222
Jim Thorpe, PA	4,648	242	881	1,124

Source: The Jim Thorpe, 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.