Bristol Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bristol Township Police Department serves the city of Bristol Township, PA in Bucks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,147 violent crimes and 2,862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.9 per 100k, 27.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,147 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,862 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,221 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 1147 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 118.9 | B | 2862 | 163.6 | -27.3% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 86 | 3.5 | +4.9% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 130 | 5.8 | -36.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 111 | 22.3 | -91.6% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 235 | 24.0 | -84.6% |
| Larceny | 92.9 | B | 2221 | 116.4 | -20.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.3 | C | 393 | 22.2 | +0.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 2 miles | B 70.6 | A 70.6 | Violent: 65.2% higher Property: 40.6% lower |
| Penndel | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Tullytown | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 311.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 162.1% higher |
| Bensalem Township | 4 miles | A 31.9 | F 279.6 | Violent: 25.2% lower Property: 135.2% higher |
| Langhorne Borough | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |