In 1845, Newfoundland, PA had a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 28.8 per 1,000 residents. This was slightly above the US average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. Additionally, the property crime rate in the town was at 33.9, just below the national average of 35.4. These statistics indicate that crime was a prevalent issue in the community during this time period. With a higher rate of violent crime and a slightly lower rate of property crime, residents of Newfoundland may have felt less safe and secure compared to other areas in the United States. It is possible that the small, rural nature of the town made it an easy target for criminals, leading to a higher rate of crime. Despite these challenges, the residents of Newfoundland likely banded together to support and protect one another from criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newfoundland (zip 18445) violent crime is 28.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Newfoundland (zip 18445) property crime is 33.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newfoundland, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lehigh township (Wayne County), Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lehigh township (Wayne County), Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.