Colwyn, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Colwyn crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Colwyn crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Colwyn crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Colwyn crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Colwyn_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,080 (estimate)	1,845	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	156 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	138.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	264.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	924 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

Colwyn crime map

The Colwyn crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Colwyn as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Colwyn crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Colwyn crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Colwyn crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Colwyn are 57% lower than the national average
In Colwyn you have a 1 in 93 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Colwyn is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Colwyn has increased by 7%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colwyn

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colwyn is 1 in 643

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colwyn is 1 in 109

The chance of being a victim of crime in Colwyn is 1 in 93

Year Over Year Crime In Colwyn (per 100,000 people)

Colwyn police department

Item	Colwyn	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Devon, PA	1,830	37	222	259
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	37	222	259
Pitman, NJ	8,785	34	314	347
Berwyn, PA	3,621	51	301	351
Wyncote, PA	3,333	51	301	351
Malvern, PA	3,445	51	301	351
Lima, PA	2,051	56	335	391
Colwyn, PA	2,541	156	924	1,080

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Green Level, NC	2,541	214	1,133	1,347
Wrightsville Beach, NC	2,541	452	2,796	3,248
Piermont, NY	2,541	61	282	343
Arcola, TX	2,541	343	1,845	2,188
North Prairie, WI	2,542	49	206	255
Colwyn, PA	2,541	156	924	1,080

Source: The Colwyn, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.