Downingtown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

60%

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.

Downingtown crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Downingtown crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Downingtown crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Downingtown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Downingtown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,016 (estimate)	1,845	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	147 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	138.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	264.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	870 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

Downingtown crime map

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

Downingtown crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Downingtown are 60% lower than the national average
In Downingtown you have a 1 in 99 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Downingtown is safer than 56% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Downingtown has decreased by 53%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Downingtown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Downingtown is 1 in 683

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Downingtown is 1 in 115

The chance of being a victim of crime in Downingtown is 1 in 99

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

Downingtown police department

Item	Downingtown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 19 Downingtown police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.5% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 26.7% 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
Eagleview, PA	1,880	37	222	259
Evansburg, PA	2,064	42	248	289
Elverson, PA	1,369	48	285	334
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	50	296	345
Berwyn, PA	3,621	51	301	351
Trappe, PA	3,664	51	301	351
Downingtown, PA	8,012	147	870	1,016

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jefferson, WI	8,011	198	1,637	1,835
Whitmore Lake, MI	8,010	167	566	734
Franklin, VA	8,015	458	3,998	4,456
Port Jefferson, NY	8,016	137	631	768
Rockwood, VA	8,008	200	1,405	1,605
Downingtown, PA	8,012	147	870	1,016

Source: The Downingtown, 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.