Montgomery County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in PA is served by 42 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,335 violent crimes and 38,389 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.1 per 100k residents, which is -77.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.3 per 100k, -32.0% below 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 Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,335 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,389 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,583 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents32,993 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,712 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 24.1 | A | 9335 | 106.2 | -77.3% |
Property Crime | 111.3 | B | 38389 | 163.6 | -32.0% |
Homicide | 0.0 | A | 66 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
Rape | 0.4 | A | 297 | 3.5 | -89.0% |
Robbery | 2.6 | A | 973 | 5.8 | -55.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 1820 | 22.3 | -84.4% |
Burglary | 9.7 | A | 2583 | 24.0 | -59.7% |
Larceny | 92.8 | B | 32993 | 116.4 | -20.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 2712 | 22.2 | -61.5% |