Lower Pottsgrove Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Pottsgrove Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 162 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.0 per 100k residents, which is 84.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.0 per 100k, 36.4% 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 Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.0 | A | 162 | 106.2 | -84.9% |
| Property Crime | 104.0 | A | 611 | 163.6 | -36.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 91 | 22.3 | -64.1% |
| Larceny | 96.0 | B | 549 | 116.4 | -17.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -63.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.1% lower |
| Upper Pottsgrove Township | 3 miles | A 33.3 | A 16.7 | Violent: 108.3% higher Property: 84.0% lower |
| North Coventry Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 106.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.7% higher |
| East Coventry Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.4% lower |
| Royersford | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.5% lower |