Kennett Square, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Kennett Square_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,205 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	191 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,013 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Kennett Square crime map

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

Kennett Square crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Kennett Square are 48% lower than the national average
In Kennett Square you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Kennett Square is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Kennett Square has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kennett Square

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 523

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 99

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 83

Year Over Year Crime In Kennett Square (per 100,000 people)

Kennett Square police department

Item	Kennett Square	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Kennett Square police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.8% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 24.8% 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}
Eagleview, PA	1,880	39	208	247
Berwyn, PA	3,621	53	282	336
Malvern, PA	3,445	53	282	336
Greenville, DE	2,448	60	308	368
Chester Heights, PA	2,654	65	341	406
Exton, PA	6,079	73	385	458
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	73	388	462
Kennett Square, PA	6,182	191	1,013	1,205

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mont Belvieu, TX	6,180	247	1,663	1,910
New Whiteland, IN	6,178	36	339	375
Hillsboro, IL	6,177	102	836	939
Clyde, OH	6,175	281	1,702	1,983
Dacula, GA	6,175	353	1,625	1,977
Kennett Square, PA	6,182	191	1,013	1,205

Source: The Kennett Square, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.