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 ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 28.3 | A | 321 | 106.2 | -73.3% |
Property Crime | 320.1 | F | 4923 | 163.6 | +95.6% |
Robbery | 11.3 | F | 55 | 5.8 | +94.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
Burglary | 2.8 | A | 160 | 24.0 | -88.2% |
Larceny | 294.6 | F | 4584 | 116.4 | +153.1% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 173 | 22.2 | +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 |