ALLENTOWN, Pa. — New technologies, an emphasis on community relations and consistent leadership in Allentown Police Department led to historic lows for crime rates and homicides in the city last year, officials said Thursday.
Four homicides were recorded in Allentown in 2024, the lowest since 1989, according to city statistics.
“While those homicides … are four more than we wanted to see, and while any life taken by another is an unspeakable tragedy, the historic lows should be a point of pride for the people who commit themselves to the safety of our residents,” Mayor Matt Tuerk said…