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Delaware County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Delaware County in PA is served by 36 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,834 violent crimes and 23,833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.5 per 100k residents, which is -49.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.7 per 100k, -23.2% 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 A
Annual Rate53.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,834 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,257 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,365 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate125.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,833 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,035 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,494 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,195 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime53.5A9834106.2-49.6%
Property Crime125.7B23833163.6-23.2%
Homicide0.2A1380.5-69.1%
Rape1.2A1933.5-67.3%
Robbery7.4D12575.8+27.5%
Aggravated Assault18.9B336522.3-14.9%
Burglary7.0A203524.0-71.0%
Larceny103.9B18494116.4-10.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.3A319522.2-39.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Aston Township Police Department

Aston Township, PA

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

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

Swarthmore Police Department

Swarthmore, PA

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

Yeadon Police Department

Yeadon, PA

Aldan Police Department

Aldan, PA

Chester Township Police Department

Chester Township, PA

Parkside Police Department

Parkside, PA