East Norriton Township, PA has a B safety grade (70/100) with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.

FBI UCR 2024 Per-capita rates FBI UCR + NIBRS

East Norriton Township, PA Crime Rate & Safety

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, drawn directly from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Compare against state and national averages.

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B
Safety grade
Above Average
114.1
Violent / 100K
2140
Property / 100K
14K
Population
-68%
vs U.S. avg

The verdict

East Norriton Township earns a B safety grade: violent crime runs 68% below the U.S. average, placing it close to the national middle for violent crime.

B
PlainCrime safety grade
-68%
violent crime vs. U.S. average
58th
percentile of 8,986 U.S. cities
2,140
property crimes per 100K

Crime data sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, covering violent crime, property crime, and individual offense categories. Safety grades reflect a composite analysis of violent and property crime rates benchmarked against national averages. For context on how crime statistics are collected and what they mean for community safety, read our guide to understanding FBI crime data.

Is East Norriton Township, PA safe? East Norriton Township has a violent crime rate of 114.1 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, 68% lower than the national average and 54% below the Pennsylvania average. The city receives a safety grade of B (Above Average). Property crime rate: 2140/100K. Population: 14,019.

FBI UCR Data Snapshot: East Norriton Township, PA

East Norriton Township, PA, reporting population 14,019 in 2024, recorded 16 violent crimes and 300 property crimes in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's Table 8 city-level submissions. The city's violent crime rate works out to 114.1 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate reaches 2140 per 100,000. Combining those two rates against national benchmarks yields a composite safety grade of B (Above Average), scoring 70 out of 100.

Within the violent crime count, aggravated assault accounted for 13 incidents, robbery 3, murder 0, and rape 0 in 2024. Property crime splits into larceny-theft (293), burglary (4), motor vehicle theft (3), and arson (0). Larceny-theft and other property offenses typically dominate city crime counts, and larceny-theft leads East Norriton Township's mix at 92.7% of all Part I offenses.

Against the national violent crime average, East Norriton Township runs 68% below the US benchmark, and 54% below the Pennsylvania statewide rate. Translated to per-capita risk, the 2024 figures imply roughly a 1 in 44 statistical chance of being named in a crime report that year, narrowing to 1 in 876 for a violent offense. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement and may undercount unreported crime.

These figures come from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which compiles offenses voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement agencies. Rates are expressed per 100,000 residents so a small town and a large city sit on the same scale, 50 burglaries mean something very different in a town of 2,000 than in a city of 500,000. Two caveats matter when reading any city's numbers. First, a year with missing or partial agency reporting can understate true crime, so a sudden drop sometimes reflects a reporting gap rather than a real safety gain. Second, UCR counts reported offenses, not convictions, and many crimes are never reported at all. Treat a grade as one input among several, not a final verdict on a place.

Is East Norriton Township, PA Safe? Safety Assessment

Based on 2024 FBI crime data, East Norriton Township, PA receives a safety grade of B (Above Average) with a composite safety score of 70/100. The city is significantly safer than the national average, with violent crime 68% below the US benchmark.

Your statistical chance of being a crime victim in East Norriton Township is approximately 1 in 44 , with a 1 in 876 chance of being a violent crime victim. The most common crime type is larceny-theft, accounting for 93% of all reported offenses.

Safety assessments are based on FBI UCR reported crime statistics. Actual safety varies by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances. Crime reporting rates differ across jurisdictions.

Safety Overview

B 70/100
Above Average
Composite safety score
based on FBI UCR data
Violent Crime Rate
114.1/100K
violent crimes per 100K residents
-68% vs US
Property Crime Rate
2140/100K
property crimes per 100K residents
+25% vs US
Total Crimes
316
reported in 2024
Population
14,019
2024 Census-based estimate

Crime Rate Breakdown, How Each Offense Compares

Each offense category's rate per 100,000 residents, benchmarked against the national average. Bars show the rate relative to the highest-rate offense in this city.

Murder 0.0/100K
Rape 0.0/100K
Robbery 21.4/100K
Aggravated Assault 92.7/100K
Burglary 28.5/100K
Larceny-Theft 2090.0/100K
Motor Vehicle Theft 21.4/100K
Arson 0.0/100K

How this works: Each bar shows the offense rate per 100,000 residents relative to the most frequent offense in this city. ▲▼ indicators compare against the FBI UCR national rate for that offense category. A longer bar means a higher per-capita rate, it does not imply the city is dangerous; use it to understand the mix of crime types. Full methodology →

Crime Breakdown (2024)

Category Count Rate /100K
Violent Crime 16 114.1
Murder 0 0
Rape 0 0
Robbery 3 21.4
Aggravated Assault 13 92.7
Property Crime 300 2140
Burglary 4 28.5
Larceny-Theft 293 2090
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 21.4
Arson 0 0

Per-Capita Risk Assessment

Overall Crime Risk
1 in 44
Statistical chance of being a crime victim based on 2024 data
Violent Crime Risk
1 in 876
Statistical chance of being a violent crime victim

These are statistical averages based on reported crimes. Actual risk varies significantly by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances.

Crime Type Distribution (2024)

Larceny-Theft 293 (92.7%)
Aggravated Assault 13 (4.1%)
Burglary 4 (1.3%)
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 (0.9%)
Robbery 3 (0.9%)

East Norriton Township vs Pennsylvania vs National Average

East Norriton Township
Violent114.1/100K
Property2140/100K
GradeB
Pennsylvania
Violent249.5/100K
Property1457.1/100K
National Average
Violent352/100K
Property1711/100K

How East Norriton Township ranks nationally

East Norriton Township vs. every U.S. city

Violent crime per 100,000 residents, FBI UCR 2024. Lower is safer.

114 Safer than 58% lower than 58% of 8,986 U.S. cities

0–100: 3,427 U.S. cities (38%). Below this entry. 100–200: 2,003 U.S. cities (22%). This entry sits in this band. 200–300: 1,232 U.S. cities (14%). Above this entry. 300–400: 742 U.S. cities (8%). Above this entry. 400–500: 511 U.S. cities (6%). Above this entry. 500–600: 325 U.S. cities (4%). Above this entry. 600–700: 199 U.S. cities (2%). Above this entry. 700–800: 134 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 800–900: 94 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 900–1,000: 77 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,100: 59 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,100–1,200: 38 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,300: 27 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,300–1,400: 24 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,500: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,500–1,600: 16 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,700: 10 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,700–1,800: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,900: 11 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,900–2,000: 4 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 2,000+: 29 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. This city 0 2,000+ every reporting city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band of values; taller bars hold more U.S. cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · 2024

East Norriton Township vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime. X axis violent crime per 100K, Y axis property crime per 100K, split by the national averages. 9 cities; the anchor city is ringed. East Norriton Township vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime SAFEST HIGHEST CRIME 67 981 Violent crime per 100K → 359 4,912 Property crime per 100K → East Norriton Township: 114 violent · 2,140 property per 100K · grade B East Norriton T… Philadelphia: 909 violent · 4,548 property per 100K · grade F Pittsburgh: 427 violent · 2,280 property per 100K · grade D Allentown: 272 violent · 1,569 property per 100K · grade C Reading: 337 violent · 1,435 property per 100K · grade C Erie: 376 violent · 1,929 property per 100K · grade C Northern York County Regional: 75 violent · 399 property per 100K · grade A Upper Darby Township: 214 violent · 2,832 property per 100K · grade C Bethlehem: 206 violent · 1,369 property per 100K · grade B Safety grade A / B C D / F
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · split lines are the U.S. national averages

Nearby Cities in Pennsylvania

Compare East Norriton Township against neighboring cities in the same state, or use our side-by-side compare tool to benchmark two cities directly.

Philadelphia
F
Pop: 1,549,259
Violent: 908.7/100K
Property: 4548.2/100K
Pittsburgh
D
Pop: 317,177
Violent: 427.2/100K
Property: 2280.1/100K
Allentown
C
Pop: 124,599
Violent: 272.1/100K
Property: 1569/100K
Reading
C
Pop: 97,868
Violent: 337.2/100K
Property: 1434.6/100K
Erie
C
Pop: 92,379
Violent: 375.6/100K
Property: 1929/100K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in East Norriton Township, PA? ▼
East Norriton Township has a violent crime rate of 114.1 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2140 per 100,000, based on 2024 FBI UCR data.
Is East Norriton Township, PA safe? ▼
East Norriton Township receives a safety grade of B (Above Average), with a safety score of 70/100. The violent crime rate is 68% below the national average and 54% below the Pennsylvania average.
What is the population of East Norriton Township, PA? ▼
The reporting population for East Norriton Township is 14,019 as of 2024.
How many crimes were reported in East Norriton Township? ▼
In 2024, East Norriton Township reported 16 violent crimes and 300 property crimes, for a total of 316 reported offenses.
What are the odds of being a crime victim in East Norriton Township? ▼
Based on 2024 data, the statistical chance of being a crime victim in East Norriton Township is approximately 1 in 44, with a 1 in 876 chance of being a violent crime victim. These are statistical averages and actual risk varies by neighborhood and circumstance.
What is the most common crime in East Norriton Township? ▼
The most common crime type in East Norriton Township is larceny-theft, accounting for 92.7% of all reported crimes (293 incidents in 2024).

Understanding Crime Data

►
Understanding Crime Rates
How per-capita rates are calculated and what they mean
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Violent vs Property Crime
Key differences between crime categories
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FBI Crime Stats Explained
How the FBI collects and reports UCR data
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Crime, Housing & Schools
How safety connects to housing costs and school quality

Data as of 2024. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data. FBI Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8. Population figures referenced from U.S. Census Bureau estimates where noted; state-level comparisons cross-check against state UCR programs. Verify with FBI.gov UCR, Census.gov QuickFacts, and HUD.gov fair-market rents.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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