Whitemarsh Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Whitemarsh Township Police Department serves the city of Whitemarsh Township, PA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 59 violent crimes and 557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.0 per 100k residents, which is 85.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.1 per 100k, 60.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.0 | A | 59 | 106.2 | -85.9% |
| Property Crime | 65.1 | A | 557 | 163.6 | -60.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 16 | 22.3 | -55.0% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 34 | 24.0 | -79.1% |
| Larceny | 45.0 | A | 473 | 116.4 | -61.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 50 | 22.2 | -32.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conshohocken | 3 miles | A 10.8 | A 32.4 | Violent: 28.1% lower Property: 50.2% lower |
| West Conshohocken | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 67.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.9% higher |
| Norristown | 5 miles | D 134.1 | C 170.4 | Violent: 792.5% higher Property: 161.8% higher |
| Ambler | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 12.6% higher |
| Lower Merion Township | 6 miles | A 14.0 | C 158.5 | Violent: 6.9% lower Property: 143.6% higher |