Upper Darby Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Upper Darby Township Police Department serves the city of Upper Darby Township, PA in Delaware County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,944 violent crimes and 5,860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.9 per 100k residents, which is 22.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.3 per 100k, 38.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 B
Annual Rate82.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,944 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate227.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,860 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate187.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,407 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,102 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime82.9B2944106.2-22.0%
Property Crime227.3D5860163.6+38.9%
Robbery14.2F4615.8+144.2%
Aggravated Assault5.9A28122.3-73.4%
Burglary8.3A33824.0-65.5%
Larceny187.1F4407116.4+60.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft30.8D110222.2+38.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Millbourne 1 miles
N/A 0.0
F 500.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 120.1% higher
East Lansdowne 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Lansdowne 2 miles
A 45.2
B 144.7
Violent: 45.4% lower
Property: 36.3% lower
Yeadon 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 82.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 63.9% lower
Haverford Township 2 miles
A 11.9
C 158.4
Violent: 85.7% lower
Property: 30.3% lower