Cheltenham Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cheltenham Township Police Department serves the city of Cheltenham Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 594 violent crimes and 4,781 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 445.2 per 100k, 172.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate445.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,781 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate365.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,834 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.1 | A | 594 | 106.2 | -56.6% |
| Property Crime | 445.2 | F | 4781 | 163.6 | +172.1% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 26 | 3.5 | -27.6% |
| Robbery | 12.8 | F | 154 | 5.8 | +119.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 117 | 22.3 | -65.5% |
| Burglary | 23.0 | C | 271 | 24.0 | -4.2% |
| Larceny | 365.9 | F | 3834 | 116.4 | +214.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 56.3 | F | 664 | 22.2 | +153.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkintown | 1 miles | A 21.3 | C 149.0 | Violent: 53.8% lower Property: 66.5% lower |
| Rockledge | 2 miles | A 38.2 | F 344.2 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: 22.7% lower |
| Abington Township | 2 miles | A 27.4 | D 220.8 | Violent: 40.6% lower Property: 50.4% lower |
| Upper Moreland Township | 4 miles | A 53.8 | D 215.1 | Violent: 16.8% higher Property: 51.7% lower |
| Philadelphia | 6 miles | F 190.0 | F 387.6 | Violent: 312.6% higher Property: 12.9% lower |