Bethlehem, PA Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Bethlehem in green. The most dangerous areas in Bethlehem are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Bethlehem, PA Safe?

The B grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly lower than the average US city. Bethlehem is in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning 37% of cities are safer and 63% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Bethlehem's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Bethlehem is 2.901 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Bethlehem generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Bethlehem may be as high as 1 in 268 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 470 in the north part of the city. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of Bethlehem, PA: about 72 per year. The north part of Bethlehem has fewer cases of vandalism with only 11 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for Bethlehem, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the south part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Bethlehem residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Bethlehem has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Bethlehem has 19, have the same problem. Of Bethlehem’s 122,140 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Bethlehem Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bethlehem residents in a standard year.

Individual Bethlehem Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of vandalism in Bethlehem is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bethlehem.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Freemansburg, PA	B-	B-	C	B-
Fountain Hill, PA	C-	C-	D	C+
Hellertown, PA	B+	B+	B-	B+
Catasauqua, PA	C+	C+	C-	B-
North Catasauqua, PA	A-	B+	B	B+
Fullerton, PA	D+	C	D	C+
Hokendauqua, PA	B-	B	C	B+
Center Valley, PA	A	A+	B+	A
Allentown, PA	B	B	C+	B+
Glendon, PA	B+	A-	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bethlehem is lower versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Portland, OR	D-	C	C	D-
Plant City, FL	A	B+	B+	A
Paterson, NJ	C+	C	C	A-
Pasadena, TX	D	D	D	D
Pomona, CA	C-	D+	D+	B
Pembroke Pines, FL	B+	B	B	A
Peoria, IL	C-	C-	C-	C-
Plymouth, MN	C-	B	B	C+
Fremont, CA	C+	C	C	A-
Frisco, TX	C-	B-	B-	B+

Considering only the vandalism rate, Bethlehem is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bethlehem, PA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bethlehem schools on SchoolGrade

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