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Bucks County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bucks County in PA is served by 33 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,452 violent crimes and 17,887 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.4 per 100k residents, which is -85.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.3 per 100k, -53.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 A
Annual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,452 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents398 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate76.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,887 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,434 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,955 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,426 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime15.4A4452106.2-85.5%
Property Crime76.3A17887163.6-53.3%
Homicide0.2A330.5-53.6%
Rape0.4A1813.5-88.2%
Robbery0.3A3985.8-95.7%
Aggravated Assault4.0A85222.3-82.0%
Burglary4.5A143424.0-81.2%
Larceny65.2A14955116.4-44.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.5A142622.2-70.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bensalem Township Police Department

Bensalem Township, PA

Bristol Police Department

Bristol, PA

Bristol Township Police Department

Bristol Township, PA

Lower Makefield Township Police Department

Lower Makefield Township, PA

Lower Southampton Township Police Department

Lower Southampton Township, PA

Middletown Township Police Department

Middletown Township, PA

Morrisville Police Department

Morrisville, PA

New Hope Police Department

New Hope, PA

Northampton Township Police Department

Northampton Township, PA

Penndel Police Department

Penndel, PA

Perkasie Police Department

Perkasie, PA

Quakertown Police Department

Quakertown, PA

Pennridge Regional Police Department

Pennridge Regional, PA

Solebury Township Police Department

Solebury Township, PA

Tullytown Police Department

Tullytown, PA

Upper Southampton Township Police Department

Upper Southampton Township, PA

Warminster Township Police Department

Warminster Township, PA

Yardley Police Department

Yardley, PA

Upper Makefield Township Police Department

Upper Makefield Township, PA

Hulmeville Police Department

Hulmeville, PA

Doylestown Township Police Department

Doylestown Township, PA

Hilltown Township Police Department

Hilltown Township, PA

New Britain Township Police Department

New Britain Township, PA

Langhorne Manor Police Department

Langhorne Manor, PA

Plumstead Township Police Department

Plumstead Township, PA

Warrington Township Police Department

Warrington Township, PA

Buckingham Township Police Department

Buckingham Township, PA

Ivyland Police Department

Ivyland, PA

Bedminster Township Police Department

Bedminster Township, PA

Dublin Borough Police Department

Dublin Borough, PA

Newtown Police Department

Newtown, PA

Langhorne Borough Police Department

Langhorne Borough, PA

Central Bucks Regional Police Department

Central Bucks Regional, PA