Upper Merion Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Upper Merion Township Police Department serves the city of Upper Merion Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 321 violent crimes and 4,923 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.3 per 100k residents, which is 73.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 320.1 per 100k, 95.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 A
Annual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate320.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,923 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate294.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,584 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime28.3A321106.2-73.3%
Property Crime320.1F4923163.6+95.6%
Robbery11.3F555.8+94.7%
Aggravated Assault8.5A6122.3-61.8%
Burglary2.8A16024.0-88.2%
Larceny294.6F4584116.4+153.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.7C17322.2+2.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Norristown 2 miles
D 134.1
C 170.4
Violent: 373.2% higher
Property: 46.8% lower
West Norriton Township 2 miles
A 24.6
C 171.8
Violent: 13.3% lower
Property: 46.3% lower
West Conshohocken 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 67.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 79.1% lower
Conshohocken 4 miles
A 10.8
A 32.4
Violent: 61.9% lower
Property: 89.9% lower
Radnor Township 5 miles
A 50.5
F 368.1
Violent: 78.1% higher
Property: 15.0% higher