Norwood, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

76%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

95%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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}	Norwood_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	32	n/a (estimate)	547	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	17.1	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	17	266	364
Burglary	2	n/a	34.2	138.1	250.7
Theft	20	n/a	341.6	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	9	n/a	153.7	264.8	318.7
Property crime	31	n/a (estimate)	529	1,579	1,917

Norwood crime map

The Norwood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Norwood 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 Norwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Norwood 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

Norwood crime rates are 76% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Norwood are 95% lower than the national average
In Norwood you have a 1 in 183 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Norwood is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Norwood has decreased by 68%

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Daily Crime In Norwood (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Norwood, PA per 100,000 people. In Norwood, the total number of daily crimes is 3.38 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 4.17 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Norwood is 15.60 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 21.30 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Norwood has a daily crime rate that is 2.98 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.62 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Norwood (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Norwood, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Norwood safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Norwood is safer than 43% of Pennsylvania cities, and 51% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Norwood. At this time, Norwood sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Norwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Norwood is 1 in 5856

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Norwood is 1 in 189

The chance of being a victim of crime in Norwood is 1 in 183

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Norwood, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 5856. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 189 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Norwood is 1 in 183.

Year Over Year Crime In Norwood (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Norwood, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Norwood has decreased by 95%, while the property crime rate in Norwood has decreased by 62% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Norwood has decreased by 68% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Norwood police department

Item	Norwood	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 8 Norwood police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.8% less than the Pennsylvania average and 58.3% 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}
Devon, PA	1,830	37	222	259
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	37	222	259
Pitman, NJ	8,785	34	314	347
Malvern, PA	3,445	51	301	351
Wyncote, PA	3,333	51	301	351
Berwyn, PA	3,621	51	301	351
Lima, PA	2,051	56	335	391
Norwood, PA	5,957	17	529	547

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Forest Glen, MD	5,957	151	732	883
Pea Ridge, AR	5,960	328	434	762
Lebanon, KY	5,960	77	1,535	1,611
Gladewater, TX	5,960	335	941	1,276
Stratmoor, CO	5,960	488	2,964	3,453
Norwood, PA	5,957	17	529	547

Source: The Norwood, 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.