Wakefield, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

30%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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.

Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Wakefield_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,596 (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)	230 (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)	1,366 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

Wakefield crime map

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

Wakefield crime rates are 30% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Wakefield are 37% lower than the national average
In Wakefield you have a 1 in 63 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wakefield is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wakefield has decreased by 33%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wakefield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wakefield is 1 in 435

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wakefield is 1 in 74

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wakefield is 1 in 63

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

Wakefield police department

Item	Wakefield	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}
Gap, PA	2,609	58	345	403
Lampeter, PA	1,778	61	361	422
Atglen, PA	1,160	79	472	551
Strasburg, PA	2,993	80	477	558
Conestoga, PA	1,128	82	487	569
Pylesville, MD	1,015	111	538	649
Susquehanna Trails, PA	2,046	97	578	676
Wakefield, PA	512	230	1,366	1,596

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
East Cathlamet, WA	512	462	3,733	4,195
Birmingham, IA	512	382	1,965	2,347
Eckhart Mines, MD	512	633	3,077	3,709
Wyandotte, OK	512	203	1,014	1,217
Mulford, CO	512	192	1,163	1,355
Wakefield, PA	512	230	1,366	1,596

Source: The Wakefield, 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.