Prospect Park, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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}	Prospect Park_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	79	n/a (estimate)	1,246	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	15.8	25.1	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	15.8	63.5	66.5
Assault	27	n/a	425.9	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	29	n/a (estimate)	457	266	364
Burglary	3	n/a	47.3	138.1	250.7
Theft	43	n/a	678.3	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	63.1	264.8	318.7
Property crime	50	n/a (estimate)	789	1,579	1,917

Prospect Park crime map

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

Prospect Park crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Prospect Park are 26% higher than the national average
In Prospect Park you have a 1 in 81 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Prospect Park is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Prospect Park has decreased by 26%

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Daily Crime In Prospect Park (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Prospect Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Prospect Park is 1 in 219

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Prospect Park is 1 in 127

The chance of being a victim of crime in Prospect Park is 1 in 81

Year Over Year Crime In Prospect Park (per 100,000 people)

Prospect Park police department

Item	Prospect Park	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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
Prospect Park, PA	6,495	457	789	1,246

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Thermalito, CA	6,495	602	2,756	3,358
Ambler, PA	6,494	15	864	879
Irvington, NY	6,494	127	585	712
Moraine, OH	6,494	723	7,968	8,691
San Martin, CA	6,498	165	756	922
Prospect Park, PA	6,495	457	789	1,246

Source: The Prospect Park, 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.