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Is Hazleton, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 30,286 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,286, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hazleton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,532 per 100K.

Hazleton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHazletonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1768.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1532.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1768/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hazleton

Violent crime in Hazleton is close to the national average. The rate of 416.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1768.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,532 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hazleton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,532
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hazleton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazleton
416.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazleton
1768.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazleton Safety

Is Hazleton safe?
Not especially. Hazleton earns a C with a crime rate of 218.5 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 Hazleton?
218.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1768.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hazleton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hazleton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,532 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hazleton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hazleton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hazleton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hazleton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hazleton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hazleton compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Hazleton ranks behind about 76% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hazleton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hazleton?
Bad. A C grade and 218.5 per-thousand rate put Hazleton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hazleton?
416.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (91), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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