Robberies decreased in Allentown during the summer, while homicides and reported rapes increased compared to the same period last year, according to a new report.
On Tuesday, the City of Allentown released its first quarterly violent crime update, highlighting crime trends from July through September 2026, the third quarter of the year. The report focused on homicides, robberies, rapes and aggravated assaults.
“Our police officers, paramedics, Office of Violence Prevention, and residents all have a role to play in…