Lower Merion Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lower Merion Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Merion Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 3,388 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.0 per 100k residents, which is 86.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.5 per 100k, 3.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,388 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,867 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.0 | A | 412 | 106.2 | -86.8% |
| Property Crime | 158.5 | C | 3388 | 163.6 | -3.1% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 71 | 5.8 | -19.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -93.0% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 284 | 24.0 | -3.0% |
| Larceny | 129.0 | C | 2867 | 116.4 | +10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 232 | 22.2 | -71.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford Township | 2 miles | A 11.9 | C 158.4 | Violent: 15.1% lower Property: 0.1% lower |
| Millbourne | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 500.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 215.7% higher |
| Upper Darby Township | 3 miles | B 82.9 | D 227.3 | Violent: 492.4% higher Property: 43.4% higher |
| East Lansdowne | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Marple Township | 5 miles | A 4.2 | C 150.3 | Violent: 70.2% lower Property: 5.2% lower |