B-
66%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
95%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
61%
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 peoplePalmerton/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime40n/a (estimate)7111,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape0n/a0.027.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault1n/a17.8161.4256.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)18246359
Burglary5n/a88.9116.7229.2
Theft32n/a569.11,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft2n/a35.6188.5258.8
Property crime39n/a (estimate)6941,4351,760

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

      • Palmerton crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Palmerton are 95% lower than the national average
      • In Palmerton you have a 1 in 141 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Palmerton is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Palmerton has decreased by 55%

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        Daily Crime In Palmerton (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Palmerton, per 100,000 residents. In Palmerton, the total number of daily crimes is 2.36 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.98 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Palmerton are 13.81 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 20.19 times less than the national average. For property crime, Palmerton has a daily crime rate that is 2.07 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.54 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Palmerton (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Pennsylvania and all other cities across the US, is Palmerton safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Palmerton is safer than 26% of other cities in the state of Pennsylvania. In addition, Palmerton is safer than 40% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Pennsylvania and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Palmerton. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Palmerton is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palmerton

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palmerton is 1 in 5624
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palmerton is 1 in 145
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Palmerton is 1 in 141
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Palmerton? In Palmerton, PA you have a 1 in 5624 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 145 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 141 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Palmerton.

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

        A good indicator of whether Palmerton is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Palmerton has decreased by 92%, while the property crime rate in Palmerton has decreased by 49% year over year. The number of total crimes in Palmerton has decreased by 55% year over year.

        Palmerton police department

        Item Palmerton Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)914,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.71.83.3
        There are a total of 9 Palmerton police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.9% 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
        Weissport, PA474000
        Summit Hill, PA2,981323264
        Freemansburg, PA2,6170103103
        Cherryville, PA1,57156325381
        Northampton, PA9,86929365394
        Schnecksville, PA4,02264373437
        Palmerton, PA5,31718694711

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Lee Acres, NM5,3186282,4113,039
        La Habra Heights, CA5,318171683853
        Hawkinsville, GA5,3203111,5981,909
        Morris, MN5,3202201,3771,597
        Tellico Village, TN5,314193661853
        Palmerton, PA5,31718694711
        Source: The Palmerton, 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.