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Abington Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Abington Township Police Department serves the city of Abington Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,046 violent crimes and 4,113 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.4 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 220.8 per 100k, 34.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A
Annual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,046 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate220.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,113 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate201.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,729 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime27.4A1046106.2-74.2%
Property Crime220.8D4113163.6+34.9%
Robbery5.1B745.8-11.8%
Burglary10.3A19924.0-57.3%
Larceny201.9F3729116.4+73.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.8A17622.2-69.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jenkintown 2 miles
A 21.3
C 149.0
Violent: 22.2% lower
Property: 32.5% lower
Upper Moreland Township 2 miles
A 53.8
D 215.1
Violent: 96.5% higher
Property: 2.6% lower
Cheltenham Township 2 miles
A 46.1
F 445.2
Violent: 68.2% higher
Property: 101.7% higher
Rockledge 3 miles
A 38.2
F 344.2
Violent: 39.7% higher
Property: 55.9% higher
Hatboro 4 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A