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63%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
58%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
64%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWest Newton/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime22n/a (estimate)8461,8452,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape0n/a0.025.138.0
Robbery1n/a38.463.566.5
Assault3n/a115.3171.2264.1
Violent crime4n/a (estimate)154266364
Burglary2n/a76.9138.1250.7
Theft15n/a576.71,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft1n/a38.4264.8318.7
Property crime18n/a (estimate)6921,5791,917

West Newton crime map



The West Newton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Newton 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 Newton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Newton 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 Newton crime rates are 63% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in West Newton are 58% lower than the national average
      • In West Newton you have a 1 in 119 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • West Newton is safer than 72% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in West Newton has decreased by 5%

      West Newton, 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 West Newton each year?
      • 4. Is the West Newton crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. West Newton is safer than 66% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In West Newton (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Newton

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Newton is 1 in 651
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Newton is 1 in 145
      The chance of being a victim of crime in West Newton is 1 in 119

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

      West Newton police department

      Item West Newton Pennsylvania National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)214,701558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents0.81.83.3
      There are a total of 2 West Newton police officers. This results in 0.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.4% less than the Pennsylvania average and 76.6% 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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      West Newton, PA2,581154692846

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      West Newton, PA2,581154692846
      Source: The West Newton, 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.