Nazareth, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Nazareth_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	47	n/a (estimate)	788	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	7	n/a	117.4	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	117	266	364
Burglary	7	n/a	117.4	138.1	250.7
Theft	33	n/a	553.5	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	40	n/a (estimate)	671	1,579	1,917

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Nazareth crime map

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

Nazareth crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Nazareth are 68% lower than the national average
In Nazareth you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nazareth is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nazareth has decreased by 45%

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Daily Crime In Nazareth (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Nazareth for every 100,000 residents. The Nazareth total amount of daily crime is 2.34 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.89 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Nazareth, is 2.27 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 3.10 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Nazareth has a daily crime average that is 2.35 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.86 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Nazareth (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Nazareth, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Nazareth safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Nazareth is safer than 44% of Pennsylvania cities, and 52% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Nazareth. At this time, Nazareth sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nazareth

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nazareth is 1 in 852

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nazareth is 1 in 150

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nazareth is 1 in 127

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Nazareth, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 852 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 150 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Nazareth.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Nazareth, 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 Nazareth has decreased by 49%, the amount of property crime in Nazareth has decreased by 45%, and the total amount of crime in Nazareth has decreased by 45% year over year.

Nazareth police department

Item	Nazareth	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	3	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 3 Nazareth police officers. This results in 0.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 71.5% less than the Pennsylvania average and 84% 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}
Tatamy, PA	1,047	0	0	0
Raubsville, PA	1,244	37	222	259
Old Orchard, PA	1,807	38	224	261
Frenchtown, NJ	1,366	0	288	288
Cherryville, PA	1,571	60	358	418
Alpha, NJ	2,141	42	425	467
Dorneyville, PA	4,707	69	410	479
Nazareth, PA	5,705	117	671	788

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mount Zion, IL	5,707	85	749	834
Denair, CA	5,702	469	2,146	2,615
Savannah, TX	5,708	132	728	860
Petoskey, MI	5,701	154	461	614
Aquia Harbour, VA	5,709	98	689	787
Nazareth, PA	5,705	117	671	788

Source: The Nazareth, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.