Ferndale, PA Crime Rates

A+
91%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
82%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
93%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFerndale/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3n/a (estimate)1991,8452,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape0n/a0.025.138.0
Robbery0n/a0.063.566.5
Assault1n/a66.2171.2264.1
Violent crime1n/a (estimate)66266364
Burglary0n/a0.0138.1250.7
Theft2n/a132.41,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0264.8318.7
Property crime2n/a (estimate)1321,5791,917

Ferndale crime map



The Ferndale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ferndale 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 Ferndale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ferndale 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

      • Ferndale crime rates are 91% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Ferndale are 82% lower than the national average
      • In Ferndale you have a 1 in 504 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Ferndale is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Ferndale has decreased by 78%

      Ferndale, PA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Pennsylvania has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Pennsylvania has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Ferndale each year?
      • 4. Is the Ferndale crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. Ferndale is safer than 64% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In Ferndale (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ferndale

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ferndale is 1 in 1510
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ferndale is 1 in 756
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Ferndale is 1 in 504

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

      Ferndale police department

      Item Ferndale Pennsylvania National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)114,701558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents0.61.83.3
      There are a total of 1 Ferndale police officers. This results in 0.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 66.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 81.1% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

      State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
      Pennsylvania21,558176266
      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.

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      Source: The Ferndale, 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.
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