Muhlenberg Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muhlenberg Township Police Department serves the city of Muhlenberg Township, PA in Berks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 165 violent crimes and 1,164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.1 per 100k residents, which is 91.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.4 per 100k, 2.3% above 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 Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,164 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,057 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.1 | A | 165 | 106.2 | -91.5% |
| Property Crime | 167.4 | C | 1164 | 163.6 | +2.3% |
| Larceny | 167.4 | D | 1057 | 116.4 | +43.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood | 0 miles | A 49.5 | F 421.1 | Violent: 447.4% higher Property: 151.6% higher |
| Mohnton | 0 miles | A 34.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 279.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Shillington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.1% lower |
| Northern Berks Regional | 0 miles | A 14.2 | A 49.9 | Violent: 57.3% higher Property: 70.2% lower |
| Bally | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |