Is Allentown, PA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Allentown, Pennsylvania reported 72.61 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.51 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 24.37 per 100,000 above that reference, with 91 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Allentown, Pennsylvania reported 107.72 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.57 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 80.43 per 100,000 below that reference, with 135 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Allentown, Pennsylvania reported 149.22 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.65 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 80.34 per 100,000 below that reference, with 187 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Allentown, Pennsylvania reported 165.18 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.86 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 27.82 per 100,000 below that reference, with 207 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Allentown, Pennsylvania reported 1,176.19 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.06 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 69.22 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,474 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Allentown, PA has an adjusted safety score of 49.61 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Pennsylvania. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Pennsylvania workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 91 | 72.61 | 48.24 |
1.51× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 187 | 149.22 | 229.56 | 0.65× national |
| Burglary | 135 | 107.72 | 188.15 | 0.57× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1474 | 1176.19 | 1106.97 |
1.06× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 207 | 165.18 | 193.0 | 0.86× national |
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What drives Allentown's safety score?
Allentown ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Pennsylvania, ahead of approximately 50% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 125,320 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 55.33, while Community Order is lowest at 34.39. The 20.94-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 72.61 per 100,000 (1.51× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 107.72 per 100,000 (0.57× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Allentown, Pennsylvania recorded 1,474 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 70.4% of the 2,094 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 91 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Allentown, Pennsylvania recorded 207 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 9.9% of the 2,094 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 91 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Allentown, Pennsylvania recorded 187 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 8.9% of the 2,094 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 91 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Allentown, Pennsylvania uses a reporting population of 125,320 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Allentown, Pennsylvania has an adjusted score of 49.61 points out of 100 versus 63.72 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a difference of 14.11 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Allentown ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Allentown, Pennsylvania has an adjusted score of 49.61 points out of 100 versus 50.47 in Reading, Pennsylvania, a difference of 0.86 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Allentown ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allentown safe compared to other places in Pennsylvania?
Allentown is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 49.61 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Pennsylvania.
What is the crime rate in Allentown?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Allentown's safety rating?
Allentown's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 49.61 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Pennsylvania. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Allentown?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Allentown?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.