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Is Easton, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 30,402 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,402, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Easton earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,152 per 100K.

Easton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEastonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1892.81983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1152.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1893/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Easton

Violent crime in Easton is below the national average. The rate of 301.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1892.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,152 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Easton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,152
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Easton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easton
301.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easton
1892.8
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Easton Safety

Is Easton safe?
Not especially. Easton earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Easton?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1892.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Easton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Easton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,152 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Easton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Easton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Easton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Easton?
No. Crime in Easton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Easton compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Easton ranks behind about 74% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Easton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Easton?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put Easton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 302 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Easton?
301.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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