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Is Emmaus, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,514 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Emmaus is a smaller community of 12,514 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Emmaus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEmmausPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1884.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1885/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Emmaus

Violent crime in Emmaus is close to the national average. The rate of 392.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1884.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Emmaus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Emmaus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emmaus
392.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emmaus
1884.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Emmaus Safety

Is Emmaus safe?
Not especially. Emmaus earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Emmaus?
227.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1884.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Emmaus safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Emmaus's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Emmaus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Emmaus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Emmaus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Emmaus?
Crime rates have held steady in Emmaus, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Emmaus compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Emmaus ranks behind about 70% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Emmaus to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Emmaus?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.8 per-thousand rate put Emmaus below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Emmaus?
392.8 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (85), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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