Kennett Square, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

73%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Kennett Square_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	40	n/a (estimate)	646	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	16.1	25.1	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	16.1	63.5	66.5
Assault	4	n/a	64.6	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	97	266	364
Burglary	3	n/a	48.4	138.1	250.7
Theft	26	n/a	419.6	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	80.7	264.8	318.7
Property crime	34	n/a (estimate)	549	1,579	1,917

Kennett Square crime map

The Kennett Square crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Kennett Square as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Kennett Square crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Kennett Square crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Kennett Square crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Kennett Square are 73% lower than the national average
In Kennett Square you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Kennett Square is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Kennett Square has decreased by 54%

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Daily Crime In Kennett Square (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Kennett Square, PA per 100,000 people. In Kennett Square, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.86 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.53 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Kennett Square is 2.75 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.76 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Kennett Square has a daily crime rate that is 2.88 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.49 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Kennett Square (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Kennett Square in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Kennett Square safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Kennett Square being safer than 49% of cities in Pennsylvania and 59% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Kennett Square. In conclusion, Kennett Square ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kennett Square

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 1033

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 183

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kennett Square is 1 in 155

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Kennett Square, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 1033 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 183 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Kennett Square.

Year Over Year Crime In Kennett Square (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Kennett Square is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Kennett Square has decreased by 40% and the rate of property crime in Kennett Square has decreased by 56%. The total crime rate in Kennett Square has decreased by 54% year to year.

Kennett Square police department

Item	Kennett Square	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Kennett Square police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.8% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 24.8% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eagleview, PA	1,880	37	222	259
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	50	296	345
Berwyn, PA	3,621	51	301	351
Malvern, PA	3,445	51	301	351
Thorndale, PA	3,719	51	301	351
Greenville, DE	2,448	60	295	355
Lima, PA	2,051	56	335	391
Kennett Square, PA	6,182	97	549	646

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mont Belvieu, TX	6,180	210	1,918	2,128
New Whiteland, IN	6,178	34	482	516
Hillsboro, IL	6,177	120	1,033	1,153
Dacula, GA	6,175	275	1,427	1,702
Clyde, OH	6,175	267	1,577	1,843
Kennett Square, PA	6,182	97	549	646

Source: The Kennett Square, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.