Bensalem Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bensalem Township Police Department serves the city of Bensalem Township, PA in Bucks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 777 violent crimes and 5,262 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.9 per 100k residents, which is 69.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 279.6 per 100k, 70.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate279.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,262 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate226.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,431 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.9 | A | 777 | 106.2 | -69.9% |
| Property Crime | 279.6 | F | 5262 | 163.6 | +70.9% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 102 | 5.8 | -72.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 110 | 22.3 | -92.8% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 372 | 24.0 | -46.8% |
| Larceny | 226.9 | F | 4431 | 116.4 | +94.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.7 | F | 436 | 22.2 | +65.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penndel | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lower Southampton Township | 4 miles | A 9.8 | A 73.5 | Violent: 69.3% lower Property: 73.7% lower |
| Bristol Township | 4 miles | A 42.7 | B 118.9 | Violent: 33.7% higher Property: 57.5% lower |
| Hulmeville | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Langhorne Borough | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |