West Whiteland Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Whiteland Township Police Department serves the city of West Whiteland Township, PA in Chester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 260 violent crimes and 1,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.6 per 100k residents, which is 72.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.4 per 100k, 33.7% 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 Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,046 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.6 | A | 260 | 106.2 | -72.2% |
| Property Crime | 108.4 | B | 1115 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 16 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Larceny | 93.7 | B | 1046 | 116.4 | -19.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 30 | 22.2 | -33.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville | 0 miles | D 150.2 | C 150.2 | Violent: 407.9% higher Property: 38.5% higher |
| Easttown Township | 0 miles | A 18.0 | A 54.1 | Violent: 39.1% lower Property: 50.1% lower |
| Kennett Square | 0 miles | A 64.6 | A 32.3 | Violent: 118.3% higher Property: 70.2% lower |
| Oxford | 0 miles | A 33.9 | A 33.9 | Violent: 14.6% higher Property: 68.7% lower |
| Parkesburg | 0 miles | A 19.1 | A 38.3 | Violent: 35.2% lower Property: 64.7% lower |