Jenkintown, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jenkintown Police Department serves the city of Jenkintown, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 36 violent crimes and 177 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.3 per 100k residents, which is 80.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.0 per 100k, 8.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.3 | A | 36 | 106.2 | -80.0% |
| Property Crime | 149.0 | C | 177 | 163.6 | -8.9% |
| Larceny | 149.0 | D | 154 | 116.4 | +28.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Township | 1 miles | A 46.1 | F 445.2 | Violent: 116.3% higher Property: 198.8% higher |
| Abington Township | 2 miles | A 27.4 | D 220.8 | Violent: 28.6% higher Property: 48.1% higher |
| Rockledge | 2 miles | A 38.2 | F 344.2 | Violent: 79.6% higher Property: 130.9% higher |
| Upper Moreland Township | 3 miles | A 53.8 | D 215.1 | Violent: 152.7% higher Property: 44.4% higher |
| Hatboro | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |