Delaware County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in PA is served by 48 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,606 violent crimes and 28,977 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.0 per 100k residents, which is 53.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.0 per 100k, 25.4% 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 AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.0 | A | 11606 | 106.2 | -53.9% |
| Property Crime | 122.0 | B | 28977 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 146 | 0.5 | -73.5% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 249 | 3.5 | -72.0% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 1317 | 5.8 | +10.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.0 | B | 3787 | 22.3 | -23.5% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 2298 | 24.0 | -70.9% |
| Larceny | 101.5 | B | 23071 | 116.4 | -12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 3470 | 22.2 | -45.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aston Township Police Department
Aston Township, PA
Bethel Township Police Department, Delaware County
Brookhaven Police Department
Brookhaven, PA
Chester Police Department
Chester, PA
Clifton Heights Police Department
Clifton Heights, PA
Collingdale Police Department
Collingdale, PA
Colwyn Police Department
Colwyn, PA
Darby Police Department
Darby, PA
Darby Township Police Department
Darby Township, PA
East Lansdowne Police Department
East Lansdowne, PA
Eddystone Police Department
Eddystone, PA
Folcroft Police Department
Folcroft, PA
Glenolden Police Department
Glenolden, PA
Haverford Township Police Department
Haverford Township, PA
Lansdowne Police Department
Lansdowne, PA
Lower Chichester Township Police Department
Lower Chichester Township, PA
Marple Township Police Department
Marple Township, PA
Media Police Department
Media, PA
Millbourne Police Department
Millbourne, PA
Marcus Hook Police Department
Marcus Hook, PA
Morton Police Department
Morton, PA
Nether Providence Township Police Department
Nether Providence Township, PA
Newtown Township Police Department, Delaware County
Norwood Police Department
Norwood, PA
Prospect Park Police Department
Prospect Park, PA
Radnor Township Police Department
Radnor Township, PA
Ridley Park Police Department
Ridley Park, PA
Ridley Township Police Department
Ridley Township, PA
Sharon Hill Police Department
Sharon Hill, PA
Springfield Township Police Department, Delaware County
Swarthmore Police Department
Swarthmore, PA
Tinicum Township, Delaware County
Trainer Police Department
Trainer, PA
Upland Police Department
Upland, PA
Upper Chichester Township Police Department
Upper Chichester Township, PA
Upper Darby Township Police Department
Upper Darby Township, PA
Upper Providence Township, Delaware County
Yeadon Police Department
Yeadon, PA
Aldan Police Department
Aldan, PA
Chester Township Police Department
Chester Township, PA
Delaware County Park
Parkside Police Department
Parkside, PA