West Penn Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Penn Township Police Department serves the city of West Penn Township, PA in Schuylkill County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12 violent crimes and 103 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.4 per 100k residents, which is 78.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.4 per 100k, 86.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.4 | A | 12 | 106.2 | -78.9% |
| Property Crime | 22.4 | A | 103 | 163.6 | -86.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.4 | C | 5 | 22.3 | +0.5% |
| Larceny | 22.4 | A | 67 | 116.4 | -80.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | 5 miles | A 43.4 | B 115.7 | Violent: 94.1% higher Property: 417.6% higher |
| Summit Hill | 5 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 42.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Rush Township | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 86.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 287.6% higher |
| Nesquehoning | 9 miles | A 59.6 | A 89.3 | Violent: 166.4% higher Property: 299.6% higher |
| New Philadelphia | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |