About LV Crime Map
Lehigh Valley's Free, Real-Time Crime Map
LV Crime Map is a free public resource dedicated to helping residents, renters, homeowners, and businesses stay informed about crime activity across the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania — including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding communities.
What Is LV Crime Map?
LV Crime Map is an interactive, up-to-date crime mapping tool that visualizes reported criminal incidents across Lehigh and Northampton counties. Whether you're researching a neighborhood before moving, checking on activity near your home or business, or simply staying aware of what's happening in your community, LV Crime Map makes local crime data easy to find and understand.
Our map aggregates publicly available crime report data and displays it in a clean, easy-to-use interface. The core map is free to use. A premium subscription unlocks push notifications, saved incidents, and an ad-free experience.
Who Uses LV Crime Map?
🏠Renters & homebuyers researching neighborhood safety before signing a lease or making an offer
👥Lehigh Valley residents who want to stay informed about incidents in their area
🏪Local business owners monitoring activity near their storefronts
👨👩👧Parents keeping an eye on safety in their neighborhoods and school zones
📰Journalists & researchers looking for a quick visual reference for local crime trends
Why We Built This
The Lehigh Valley is a growing, vibrant region — but like any metro area, crime is a reality that affects where people choose to live, work, and invest. We believe that access to clear, accurate, and timely crime information is a public good. LV Crime Map was built to make that information accessible to everyone, not just those who know where to dig.
Coverage Area
LV Crime Map covers crime data across the Greater Lehigh Valley, including:
Allentown, PALehigh County seat and Pennsylvania's third-largest city
Bethlehem, PASpanning both Lehigh and Northampton counties
Easton, PANorthampton County seat
Phillipsburg, NJAcross the Delaware River
Surrounding boroughs & townshipsAcross Lehigh and Northampton counties
Data & Accuracy
Crime data displayed on LV Crime Map is sourced from publicly available police reports and local law enforcement agencies. We strive to keep data as current as possible, though some incidents may experience reporting delays. All data is for informational purposes only.
About the Developer
LV Crime Map is an independent project built and maintained by Saucon Software, a software studio based in the Lehigh Valley, PA. Saucon Software builds tools and products for the local community, including LehighValleyApartments.org — a free apartment listing site connecting Lehigh Valley renters with local landlords.
Get in Touch →Frequently Asked Questions
Is LV Crime Map free to use?
The core map and incident feed are free. A premium subscription ($4.99/month) removes ads and unlocks push notifications and saved incidents. You can create a free account or browse without one.
What does Premium include?
Premium removes all ads, enables push notifications for incidents near your home location, and lets you save and bookmark incidents for later reference.
Where does the data come from?
Data is sourced from publicly available radio scanner feeds covering Lehigh and Northampton counties. Incident descriptions are generated automatically from dispatch audio.
How often is the data updated?
Incidents appear on the map in near real-time as they are dispatched. The map and feed refresh automatically.
Does LV Crime Map cover Allentown crime specifically?
Yes. Allentown crime data is one of the most actively tracked datasets on the map, given its size as the largest city in the Lehigh Valley.
Can I use this data for research or journalism?
Yes. All data displayed on LV Crime Map is derived from public records. We ask that you credit LVCrimeMap.com if you reference it in published work.
LV Crime Map is an independent community resource and is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency.