Bucks County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bucks County in PA is served by 49 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,815 violent crimes and 22,187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.5 per 100k residents, which is 83.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.3 per 100k, 54.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,815 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,057 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,187 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,752 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,596 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,755 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.5 | A | 5815 | 106.2 | -83.6% |
| Property Crime | 75.3 | A | 22187 | 163.6 | -54.0% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 39 | 0.5 | -61.8% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 259 | 3.5 | -88.2% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 446 | 5.8 | -94.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 1057 | 22.3 | -78.8% |
| Burglary | 4.9 | A | 1752 | 24.0 | -79.5% |
| Larceny | 63.2 | A | 18596 | 116.4 | -45.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 1755 | 22.2 | -68.0% |