Montgomery Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Montgomery Township Police Department serves the city of Montgomery Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 131 violent crimes and 1,342 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.5 per 100k residents, which is 89.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.6 per 100k, 39.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.5 | A | 131 | 106.2 | -89.2% |
| Property Crime | 99.6 | A | 1342 | 163.6 | -39.1% |
| Larceny | 95.8 | B | 1261 | 116.4 | -17.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 0 miles | A 58.9 | D 196.5 | Violent: 413.0% higher Property: 97.3% higher |
| Bryn Athyn | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 75.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.8% lower |
| East Norriton Township | 0 miles | A 14.3 | A 100.3 | Violent: 24.6% higher Property: 0.7% higher |
| Horsham Township | 0 miles | A 7.5 | B 115.8 | Violent: 35.0% lower Property: 16.3% higher |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 0 miles | A 8.1 | B 114.0 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 14.4% higher |