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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Bethlehem was 1.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 14% lower than the statewide rate (2.3). The median household income is $68,879 and the median home value is $260,400. About 77,956 people live in Bethlehem.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bethlehem?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Bethlehem at 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (156 in all). It stands at 14% lower than the Pennsylvania rate (2.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 986 (12.3 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 133% between 2022 and 2025 (67 to 156).
| Offense (2025) | Bethlehem count | Per 1,000 | Pennsylvania per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 156 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.47 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 30 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 88 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 986 | 12.3 | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 61 | 0.76 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 827 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 98 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bethlehem changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 67 | 696 | 1 |
| 2023 | 139 | 1,249 | 0 |
| 2024 | 166 | 1,116 | 2 |
| 2025 | 156 | 986 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bethlehem Police Department's own reports.
How does Bethlehem compare with Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Bethlehem is $68,879, 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($77,971). The median owner-occupied home is worth $260,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,382 a month. About 77,956 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 4,078 per square mile. The city lies in Northampton County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,956 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,879 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $260,400 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,382 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.9% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bethlehem?
Northampton County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bethlehem?
Pennsylvania does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Bethlehem city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bethlehem?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Delaware Canal State Park, Delaware River Access State Park and Nockamixon State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bethlehem
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Bethlehem city limits (0 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bethlehem city limits: Fine Wine & Good Spirits (4 in Bethlehem). Pennsylvania has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Bethlehem city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bethlehem?
In 2025, Bethlehem had 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (156 reported), 14% lower than the Pennsylvania rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 12.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bethlehem?
$68,879 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania.
How much do homes cost in Bethlehem?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $260,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $250,000+ statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bethlehem?
Northampton County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Allentown, PA (6 mi) · Reading, PA (35 mi) · Trenton, NJ (42 mi) · Levittown, PA (43 mi) · Philadelphia, PA (44 mi) · New Brunswick, NJ (49 mi)
More: Pennsylvania statewide numbers · county page: Northampton County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bethlehem city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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