Ambler, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

96%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

55%

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}	Ambler_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	60	n/a (estimate)	879	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	1	n/a	14.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	15	266	364
Burglary	3	n/a	44.0	138.1	250.7
Theft	51	n/a	747.3	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	73.3	264.8	318.7
Property crime	59	n/a (estimate)	864	1,579	1,917

Ambler crime map

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

Ambler crime rates are 61% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ambler are 96% lower than the national average
In Ambler you have a 1 in 114 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ambler is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ambler has decreased by 35%

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Daily Crime In Ambler (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Ambler, PA per 100,000 people. In Ambler, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.10 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.59 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Ambler is 18.18 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 24.83 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Ambler has a daily crime rate that is 1.83 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.22 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Ambler (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Ambler in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Ambler safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Ambler being safer than 62% of cities in Pennsylvania and 69% 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 Ambler. In conclusion, Ambler ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ambler

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ambler is 1 in 6826

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ambler is 1 in 116

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ambler is 1 in 114

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Ambler, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Ambler, then there is a 1 in 6826 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 116. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 114 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Ambler.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Ambler is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Ambler has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 89% in Ambler, while property crimes in Ambler have decreased by 29%. Total crime has decreased by 36% year over year.

Ambler police department

Item	Ambler	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Ambler police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 28.6% 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}
Ivyland, PA	1,035	37	222	259
Woxall, PA	1,477	37	222	259
Devon, PA	1,830	37	222	259
Eddington, PA	1,803	38	224	262
Cornwells Heights, PA	1,219	41	241	281
Evansburg, PA	2,064	42	248	289
New Hope, PA	2,518	42	248	289
Ambler, PA	6,494	15	864	879

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Irvington, NY	6,494	127	585	712
Moraine, OH	6,494	723	7,968	8,691
Thermalito, CA	6,495	602	2,756	3,358
Prospect Park, PA	6,495	457	789	1,246
Cheshire Village, CT	6,491	87	905	992
Ambler, PA	6,494	15	864	879

Source: The Ambler, 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.