Willow Grove, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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42%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

42%

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.

Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Willow Grove_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,337 (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)	212 (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)	1,125 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Willow Grove crime map

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

Willow Grove crime rates are 42% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Willow Grove are 43% lower than the national average
In Willow Grove you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Willow Grove is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Willow Grove has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Willow Grove

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Willow Grove is 1 in 471

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Willow Grove is 1 in 89

The chance of being a victim of crime in Willow Grove is 1 in 75

Year Over Year Crime In Willow Grove (per 100,000 people)

Willow Grove police department

Item	Willow Grove	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}
Langhorne, PA	1,616	39	208	247
Bryn Athyn, PA	1,217	39	208	247
Langhorne Manor, PA	1,491	44	232	275
New Hope, PA	2,518	44	232	276
Woodside, PA	3,133	44	232	276
Newtown, PA	1,951	44	232	276
Yardley, PA	2,496	44	232	276
Willow Grove, PA	12,881	212	1,125	1,337

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Edgewater, NJ	12,890	54	1,230	1,284
Glendale, WI	12,890	269	4,929	5,198
Suamico, WI	12,890	199	927	1,126
South Sioux City, NE	12,867	183	2,718	2,901
Key Biscayne, FL	12,867	99	597	695
Willow Grove, PA	12,881	212	1,125	1,337

Source: The Willow Grove, 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.