West Caln Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Caln Township Police Department serves the city of West Caln Township, PA in Chester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 131 violent crimes and 146 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.3 per 100k residents, which is 79.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.7 per 100k, 66.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.3 | A | 131 | 106.2 | -79.0% |
| Property Crime | 55.7 | A | 146 | 163.6 | -66.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 36 | 22.3 | -50.0% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 26 | 24.0 | -53.7% |
| Larceny | 22.3 | A | 101 | 116.4 | -80.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 18 | 22.2 | -49.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville | 0 miles | D 150.2 | C 150.2 | Violent: 574.4% higher Property: 169.8% higher |
| Easttown Township | 0 miles | A 18.0 | A 54.1 | Violent: 19.1% lower Property: 2.9% lower |
| Kennett Square | 0 miles | A 64.6 | A 32.3 | Violent: 189.9% higher Property: 42.0% lower |
| Oxford | 0 miles | A 33.9 | A 33.9 | Violent: 52.2% higher Property: 39.1% lower |
| Parkesburg | 0 miles | A 19.1 | A 38.3 | Violent: 14.0% lower Property: 31.2% lower |