Lower Moreland Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lower Moreland Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Moreland Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 80 violent crimes and 532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.1 per 100k residents, which is 93.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.0 per 100k, 22.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.1 | A | 80 | 106.2 | -93.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.0 | B | 532 | 163.6 | -22.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 11 | 22.3 | -68.3% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 54 | 24.0 | -70.6% |
| Larceny | 98.8 | B | 448 | 116.4 | -15.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -36.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 0 miles | A 58.9 | D 196.5 | Violent: 734.8% higher Property: 54.6% higher |
| Bryn Athyn | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 75.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.3% lower |
| East Norriton Township | 0 miles | A 14.3 | A 100.3 | Violent: 102.8% higher Property: 21.1% lower |
| Horsham Township | 0 miles | A 7.5 | B 115.8 | Violent: 5.8% higher Property: 8.9% lower |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 0 miles | A 8.1 | B 114.0 | Violent: 15.3% higher Property: 10.3% lower |