Upper Moreland Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Upper Moreland Township Police Department serves the city of Upper Moreland Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 430 violent crimes and 1,674 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.8 per 100k residents, which is 49.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 215.1 per 100k, 31.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.8 | A | 430 | 106.2 | -49.4% |
| Property Crime | 215.1 | D | 1674 | 163.6 | +31.5% |
| Robbery | 11.5 | F | 33 | 5.8 | +98.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -82.7% |
| Larceny | 211.3 | F | 1540 | 116.4 | +81.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Township | 2 miles | A 27.4 | D 220.8 | Violent: 49.1% lower Property: 2.6% higher |
| Hatboro | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Jenkintown | 3 miles | A 21.3 | C 149.0 | Violent: 60.4% lower Property: 30.7% lower |
| Warminster Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 76.2% lower |
| Cheltenham Township | 4 miles | A 46.1 | F 445.2 | Violent: 14.4% lower Property: 106.9% higher |