West Goshen Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Goshen Township Police Department serves the city of West Goshen Township, PA in Chester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 183 violent crimes and 755 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.3 per 100k, 43.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents755 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents675 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.6 | A | 183 | 106.2 | -88.1% |
| Property Crime | 92.3 | A | 755 | 163.6 | -43.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.6 | A | 140 | 22.3 | -43.4% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 44 | 24.0 | -65.0% |
| Larceny | 79.8 | B | 675 | 116.4 | -31.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -81.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 1 miles | C 100.1 | A 60.1 | Violent: 695.1% higher Property: 35.0% lower |
| Westtown-East Goshen Regional | 3 miles | A 3.4 | A 27.0 | Violent: 73.2% lower Property: 70.8% lower |
| Birmingham Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Willistown Township | 4 miles | A 17.6 | A 35.1 | Violent: 39.5% higher Property: 62.0% lower |
| East Whiteland Township | 6 miles | A 13.0 | A 71.4 | Violent: 3.1% higher Property: 22.7% lower |