Kutztown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

73%

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}	Kutztown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	27	n/a (estimate)	648	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	48.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	24.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	4	n/a	96.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	168	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	48.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	17	n/a	408.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	24.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	20	n/a (estimate)	480	1,435	1,760

Kutztown crime map

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

Kutztown crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Kutztown are 53% lower than the national average
In Kutztown you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Kutztown is safer than 48% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Kutztown has decreased by 56%

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Daily Crime In Kutztown (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Kutztown for every 100,000 residents. The Kutztown total amount of daily crime is 2.59 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.27 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Kutztown, is 1.46 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 2.14 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Kutztown has a daily crime average that is 2.99 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.67 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Kutztown (higher is better)

How safe is Kutztown, Pennsylvania compared to other cities in Pennsylvania and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Kutztown is safer than 38% of the cities in Pennsylvania and 48% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Pennsylvania and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Kutztown. Overall, Kutztown is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kutztown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kutztown is 1 in 596

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kutztown is 1 in 209

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kutztown is 1 in 155

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Kutztown? In Kutztown, PA you have a 1 in 596 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 209 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Kutztown.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Kutztown, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Kutztown has decreased by 21%, while the property crime rate in Kutztown has decreased by 62% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Kutztown has decreased by 56% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Kutztown police department

Item	Kutztown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 Kutztown police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.7% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 26.6% 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}
Macungie, PA	3,159	122	0	122
Spring Ridge, PA	1,003	35	201	236
Alburtis, PA	2,604	0	350	350
Muhlenberg Park, PA	1,325	55	323	378
Dorneyville, PA	4,707	64	373	437
Schnecksville, PA	4,022	64	373	437
Springmont, PA	1,119	65	380	446
Kutztown, PA	5,051	168	480	648

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Firthcliffe, NY	5,051	271	1,226	1,497
Lake City, MN	5,050	75	900	975
East Quogue, NY	5,053	124	559	683
Breckenridge, CO	5,054	326	2,999	3,325
Clarkson, NY	5,046	381	1,724	2,105
Kutztown, PA	5,051	168	480	648

Source: The Kutztown, 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.