West Lawn, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

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.

West Lawn 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 West Lawn 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 West Lawn 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 West Lawn crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Lawn_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	713 (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)	103 (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)	610 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

West Lawn crime map

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

West Lawn crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Lawn are 72% lower than the national average
In West Lawn you have a 1 in 141 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Lawn is safer than 78% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Lawn has decreased by 4%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Lawn

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Lawn is 1 in 973

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Lawn is 1 in 164

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Lawn is 1 in 141

Year Over Year Crime In West Lawn (per 100,000 people)

West Lawn police department

Item	West Lawn	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}
Alleghenyville, PA	1,013	37	222	259
Spring Ridge, PA	1,003	37	222	259
Womelsdorf, PA	2,886	69	208	278
Elverson, PA	1,369	48	285	334
Blue Ball, PA	1,095	53	317	371
Muhlenberg Park, PA	1,325	60	355	415
Rothsville, PA	2,916	62	369	431
West Lawn, PA	1,547	103	610	713

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Coal Fork, WV	1,547	107	482	589
Avon, MN	1,547	59	534	593
Yalaha, FL	1,547	57	295	352
Harbor Hills, OH	1,548	40	237	278
Gordonsville, TN	1,548	212	796	1,008
West Lawn, PA	1,547	103	610	713

Source: The West Lawn, 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.