Washington Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 5,153
Key Insights
- →Washington Township, Northampton County has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 77.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime dropped 42.9% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 68% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
77.6
-42.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
582.2
30 total
vs National Avg
↓ -78%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 4
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault4
Property Crime: 30
Burglary2
Larceny-Theft28
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,153 | 4 | 77.6 | 0 | 30 | 582.2 |
| 2023 | 5,146 | 7 | 136.0 | 0 | 17 | 330.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Washington Township, Northampton County
Based on violent crime rate of 77.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.