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Is Northampton, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,570 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,570, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Northampton earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,886 per 100K.

Northampton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthamptonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate210.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2222.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate126.0--268.2
Theft Rate1886.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2222/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northampton

Violent crime in Northampton is well below the national average. The rate of 210.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2222.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,886 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northampton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault126
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,886
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northampton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northampton
210.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northampton
2222.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northampton Safety

Is Northampton safe?
Not especially. Northampton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Northampton?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 210.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2222.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northampton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Northampton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,886 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northampton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northampton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northampton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northampton?
Crime rates have held steady in Northampton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Northampton compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Northampton ranks behind about 66% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Northampton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Northampton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put Northampton below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 210 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Northampton?
210.1 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (126), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) 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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