January 9, 2025 – The City of Allentown is announcing a significant milestone in public safety: crime rates, including homicides, have reached historic lows. This achievement reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents through proactive policing, community collaboration, and innovative technology.
In 2024, Allentown recorded just 4 homicides, a dramatic reduction from 17 in 2023 and the lowest count since 1989. (Allentown Homicide Count 1971-2024)
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