Folcroft, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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33%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Folcroft_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	204	n/a (estimate)	3,044	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	59.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	28	n/a	417.8	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	478	266	364
Burglary	6	n/a	89.5	138.1	250.7
Theft	151	n/a	2,253.4	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	15	n/a	223.8	264.8	318.7
Property crime	172	n/a (estimate)	2,567	1,579	1,917

Folcroft crime map

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

Folcroft crime rates are 33% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Folcroft are 31% higher than the national average
In Folcroft you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Folcroft is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Folcroft has increased by 26%

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Daily Crime In Folcroft (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Folcroft, per 100,000 residents. In Folcroft, the total number of daily crimes is 1.65 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.33 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Folcroft are 1.79 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.31 times more than the national average. For property crime, Folcroft has a daily crime rate that is 1.63 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.34 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Folcroft (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Folcroft, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Folcroft safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Folcroft is safer than 31% of Pennsylvania cities, and 40% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Folcroft. At this time, Folcroft sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Folcroft

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Folcroft is 1 in 210

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Folcroft is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Folcroft is 1 in 33

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Folcroft? In Folcroft, PA you have a 1 in 210 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Folcroft.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Folcroft, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Folcroft has decreased by 1%, the amount of property crime in Folcroft has increased by 33%, and the total amount of crime in Folcroft has increased by 26% year over year.

Folcroft police department

Item	Folcroft	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 11 Folcroft police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.9% less than the National average.

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
Malvern, PA	3,445	51	301	351
Berwyn, PA	3,621	51	301	351
Wyncote, PA	3,333	51	301	351
Lima, PA	2,051	56	335	391
Folcroft, PA	6,629	478	2,567	3,044

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Norwich, NY	6,629	443	2,045	2,488
Pecan Plantation, TX	6,627	132	728	860
Litchfield, IL	6,626	195	3,877	4,072
Bermuda Dunes, CA	6,626	396	1,813	2,209
Blackwell, OK	6,634	346	1,762	2,108
Folcroft, PA	6,629	478	2,567	3,044

Source: The Folcroft, 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.

Folcroft, PA Crime Rates